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/
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
The word derives from Latin 'respondere' (to answer or respond), combined with the Germanic negative prefix 'un-' and the Latin-derived adjectival suffix '-ive'. The term emerged in English to describe someone or something that fails to respond or react.
Breakdown
un- (not) + respond (from Latin respondere, to answer) + -ive (adjectival suffix indicating a tendency or quality).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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