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Insensible \In*sen"si*ble\, a. [L. insensibilis: cf. F.
insensible. See {In-} not, and {Sensible}.]
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1. Destitute of the power of feeling or perceiving; wanting
bodily sensibility; unconscious. --Milton.
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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.
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Accept an obligation without being a slave to the
giver, or insensible to his kindness. --Sir H.
Wotton.
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Lost in their loves, insensible of shame. --Dryden.
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3. Incapable of being perceived by the senses; imperceptible.
Hence: Progressing by imperceptible degrees; slow;
gradual; as, insensible motion.
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Two small and almost insensible pricks were found
upon Cleopatra's arm. --Sir T.
Browne.
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They fall away,
And languish with insensible decay. --Dryden.
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4. Not sensible or reasonable; meaningless. [Obs.]
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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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Syn: Imperceptible; imperceivable; dull; stupid; torpid;
numb; unfeeling; apathetic; stoical; impassive;
indifferent; unsusceptible; hard; callous.
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