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INSENSATE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation
Example:
insentient (or insensate) stone
Synonyms:
insensate; insentient
Classified under:
Similar:
unfeeling (devoid of feeling or sensation)
Attribute:
sentience (the readiness to perceive sensations; elementary or undifferentiated consciousness)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Without compunction or human feeling
Example:
insensate destruction
Synonyms:
cold; cold-blooded; inhuman; insensate
Classified under:
Similar:
inhumane (lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion)