Insensible

Definition of Insensible

In`sen´si`ble

a.	1.
	1.	Destitute of the power of feeling or perceiving; wanting bodily sensibility; unconscious.
	2.	Not susceptible of emotion or passion; void of feeling; apathetic; unconcerned; indifferent; as, insensible to danger, fear, love, etc.; - often used with of or to. Accept an obligation without being a slave to the giver, or insensible to his kindness. - Sir H. Wotton. Lost in their loves, insensible of shame. - Dryden.
	3.	Incapable of being perceived by the senses; imperceptible. Hence: Progressing by imperceptible degrees; slow; gradual; as, insensible motion. Two small and almost insensible pricks were found upon Cleopatra's arm. - Sir T. Browne. They fall away, And languish with insensible decay. - Dryden.
	4.	Not sensible or reasonable; meaningless. If it make the indictment be insensible or uncertain, it shall be quashed. - Sir M. Hale.
	5.	Incapable of feeling a specific sensation or emotion; as, insensible to pity.

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