unresponsive — not reacting or responding to something; showing no response
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not reacting or responding to something; showing no response
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnrɪˈspɑːnsɪv/
Korean meaning: 반응하지 않는, 응답하지 않는
Korean pronunciation: 언리**스**판시브
Example Sentences
- My teenager is completely unresponsive when I ask about homework.
- The computer became unresponsive after the software update.
- The cat was unresponsive to my calls, probably plotting world domination.
unresponsive
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnrɪˈspɑːnsɪv//
not reacting or responding to something; showing no response
not reacting or responding to something; showing no response
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'respondere(답하다)'에서 유래했으며, 부정 접두사 'un-'과 형용사 접미사 '-ive'가 결합되어 '답하지 않는'이라는 의미를 가지게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My teenager is completely unresponsive when I ask about homework.”
“The computer became unresponsive after the software update.”
“The cat was unresponsive to my calls, probably plotting world domination.”
“The politician remained unresponsive to public criticism.”
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