Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

insentient

Adjective
/ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/
Definition
Lacking the ability to perceive or feel things.
Examples
  • The insentient robot could not respond to its environment.
  • Although the stone appeared to be insentient, it had a certain beauty that captivated onlookers.
  • Insentient objects do not have the capacity for emotions or feelings.
Meaning
Insentient refers to a state of being devoid of sensation or consciousness, indicating a lack of awareness or response to stimuli.
Synonyms
  • Unfeeling
  • Insensible
  • Apathetic
  • Inanimate