unresponsive
adjective/ʌnrɪˈspɑnsɪv/
Frequency rank: #13,262 most common English word
Meaning
Not reacting or responding to stimulation, questions, or treatment.
Example sentence
The patient remained unresponsive despite the doctor's attempts to wake him.
Synonyms & related words
- unconscious
- unaware
- insensible
- inert
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