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View synonyms for imperceptive

imperceptive

[ im-per-sep-tiv ]

adjective

  1. not perceptive; lacking perception.


imperceptive

/ ˌɪmpəˈsɛptɪv /

adjective

  1. lacking in perception; obtuse
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌimpercepˈtivity, noun
  • ˌimperˈceptively, adverb
  • ˌimperˈception, noun
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Other Words From

  • imper·cep·tivi·ty imper·ceptive·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of imperceptive1

First recorded in 1655–65; im- 2 + perceptive
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Example Sentences

Usually she found this kind of man very imperceptive and gross.

Nevertheless, it was strange that he should be so imperceptive of her charms.

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