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Without one's mental faculties, typically as a result of injury or intoxication
“Apparently, he is a rather high-level alcoholic, insensible between takes, though perfectly clear when required on cam.”
Inanimate, having no sentience or organic consciousness
“It may be aptly signified by the insensible objects of the vegetable world.”
Unaware of, or oblivious to, something
“Peter Bell is a potter, a lawless, roving man, insensible to the beauty of nature.”
Indifferent or apathetic to (something)
“Her outstanding flaw is the ability to be totally insensible to the feelings of others.”
Too small or gradual to be perceived
“We then turn our attention to the insensible changes in the relative level of land and sea which take place in countries remote from volcanos.”
Done or acting in an indifferent or apathetic manner
“It is not as though the school is insensible to the issues that have been raised by parents.”
Distasteful, crass or vulgar in nature
“There was little hope of softening the obstinate and insensible brute in whose power she was placed.”
Not scholarly or educated
Having a naive or unsuspecting nature
Disposed to oblivion, lacking clarity or focus, immersed in reverie
In a state of semi-awareness, resembling dazedness, insensibility, or stun
Extremely lethargic or sleepy
Under the influence of drugs
Not in full control of one's faculties
Separated from the body, or not having a physical body
Difficult or impossible to define or describe
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