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   Insensible , a. [L. insensibilis: cf. F. insensible. See In- not, and Sensible.]
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   Destitute of the power of feeling or perceiving; wanting bodily sensibility; unconscious.
   Milton.
   
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   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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   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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   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.
   Incapable of feeling a specific sensation or emotion; as, insensible to pity.
   PJC
   Syn. -- Imperceptible; imperceivable; dull; stupid; torpid; numb; unfeeling; apathetic; stoical; impassive; indifferent; unsusceptible; hard; callous.
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