unresponsive

1 of 1adjective

/ˌʌnrɪˈspɑnsɪv/

Forms:more unresponsive,most unresponsive

1

distant and uncaring toward other people

His unresponsive attitude made it hard to tell if he even listened.
The manager's unresponsive emails frustrated employees seeking help.
She grew unresponsive after the argument, refusing to engage.
The therapist noted his unresponsive behavior during family sessions.
A leader who's unresponsive to complaints loses their team's trust.

2

lacking physical reaction due to illness, injury, or malfunction

The patient remained unresponsive after the surgery.
The unresponsive touchscreen forced him to restart his phone.
Shake the bottle, if it's unresponsive, the liquid may have solidified.
The car's unresponsive brakes caused the accident.
Despite shouts, the hiker lay unresponsive on the trail.

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3

not susceptible to suggestion or influence