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What is another word for Unresponsive? – 150 Unresponsive Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unreactive inert passive inactive dormant torpid lethargic sluggish slow unfeeling insensitive numb impassive apathetic indifferent unconcerned disinterested unenthusiastic unmoved unaffected impervious unemotional stoic phlegmatic complacent detached uninvolved unengaged disengaged unresponsive nonresponsive irresponsive inanimate lifeless inoperative nonfunctional useless ineffective inefficient unproductive idle inactive dormant stagnant moribund

    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

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    responsive reactive sensitive emotional enthusiastic engaged involved interested concerned passionate animated lively dynamic interactive proactive receptive perceptive aware alert attentive vigilant sensitive perceptive

    Related Nouns

    response reaction stimulus treatment medication patient customer complaint question answer engagement interaction involvement interest concern passion animation liveliness dynamism interactivity proactivity receptivity perception awareness alertness attentiveness vigilance

    Related Verbs

    respond react treat medicate engage interact involve interest concern passion animate energize dynamize interact proactivate receive perceive aware alert attend vigilate sense feel experience

    Related Adjectives

    responsive reactive sensitive emotional enthusiastic engaged involved interested concerned passionate animated lively dynamic interactive proactive receptive perceptive aware alert attentive vigilant sensitive perceptive inert passive inactive dormant torpid lethargic sluggish slow