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
💡 Concept
not reacting or responding to something; showing no response
🎵 Rhyme
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌʌnrɪˈspɑːnsɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌʌnrɪˈspɒnsɪv/
🌳Etymology
Prefixun--
Rootrespond
Suffix--ive
🎵Rhyme
responsivecomprehensiveapprehensive
responsive
comprehensive
apprehensive
🔗Collocations
unresponsive patient
unresponsive to treatment
remain unresponsive
unresponsive government
unresponsive audience
completely unresponsive
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My teenager is completely unresponsive when I ask about homework.”
“The computer became unresponsive after the software update.”
😄 Fun example
“The cat was unresponsive to my calls, probably plotting world domination.”
“The politician remained unresponsive to public criticism.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
unresponsiveinactivepassiveindifferentnon-reactive
Antonyms
responsivereactiveactive
Related
respondresponseresponsibleirresponsible
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