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Meaning of Unresponsive
The primary meaning of "unresponsive" is not reacting or responding to something.
Definitions
- Not responding or reacting to something, especially a stimulus or treatment
- * Not giving a response or reaction, especially to a question, suggestion, or stimulus
Etymology of Unresponsive
The word "unresponsive" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "responsive" which is derived from the Latin "respondere" meaning "to respond" or "to answer"
Historically, the term has been used to describe a lack of reaction or response, often in medical, psychological, or social contexts
Example Uses
- The patient was unresponsive to the medication and required further treatment
- * The company was unresponsive to customer complaints and suffered a loss of reputation
- * The teacher found the student unresponsive to her questions and decided to try a different approach