unresponsiveness
- noun
- /ˌʌnrɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/
- In the present study, we sought to explore the ways in which unresponsiveness is defined and interpreted.
- criteria for unresponsiveness
- methods for determining unresponsiveness
Examples
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Researchers have used multiple methods for determining unresponsiveness.
Academic text (2014) -
Even prior to 1986, the unresponsiveness of provincial authorities to many of Hanoi's dictates suggests that the trend toward independent kingdoms was already underway.
Academic text (1992) -
The current findings suggest that we may need to consider multiple sources of data to have a complete understanding of unresponsiveness.
Academic text (2014) -
"I will continue to attempt to connect with each of my students, even in the face of unresponsiveness."
Blog text (33) -
What is causing these initiatives is the unresponsiveness of elected officials.
Blog text (2) -
Although these findings contribute to our understanding of unresponsiveness, this study is not without limitations.
Academic text (2014) -
The unresponsiveness of the political system then fueled voter frustration and the public's determination to take action.
Academic text (1992) -
Her few attempts to reestablish something of their past closeness had been met with a blank look and an unresponsiveness that she had found forbidding.
Fiction book (2000) -
After several minutes of my complete unresponsiveness, she realized that I'd dozed off.
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The unresponsiveness of the political system then fueled voter frustration and the public's determination to take action.
Synonyms
A lack of response when something happens
Not replying or reacting when someone tries to contact you
A state of showing little or no feeling
Not showing feeling or reaction to events
A lack of visible emotion
No feeling shown on a person's face, voice, or actions
Not showing feelings or emotion
Not noticing or caring about how other people feel
Antonyms
How Responsive
Surface Forms
Morphology
unresponsiveness = unresponsive (transparent) = un + respond + ive + ness
Formed by adding '-ness' to the adjective 'unresponsive'; the adjective itself is transparently 'un-' + 'responsive'.
Etymology
Unresponsiveness is formed from un- meaning 'not' and respond meaning 'to answer' or 'react'. So, imagine someone who does not answer questions or show feelings; unresponsiveness is the state of 'not answering' or not reacting to people or events.