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unresponsiveness

unresponsiveness

1 7.3
Not reacting to people or events, often without emotion
  • noun
  • /ˌʌnrɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/
translation icon : falta de respuesta
  • 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

  • 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.

  • The unresponsiveness of the political system then fueled voter frustration and the public's determination to take action.

Synonyms

nonreaction
vsunresponsiveness
1 6.6

A lack of response when something happens

focuses on delayed or unemotional reaction to people or events
irresponsiveness
vsunresponsiveness
6.6

Not replying or reacting when someone tries to contact you

stresses not reacting quickly or emotionally rather than any lack of reply
unemotionality
vsunresponsiveness
8.3

A state of showing little or no feeling

focuses on not answering quickly or with emotion to others
impassibility
vsunresponsiveness
9.5

Not showing feeling or reaction to events

emphasizes failing to respond quickly or emotionally to events
impassiveness
vsunresponsiveness
7.9

A lack of visible emotion

is about not reacting quickly or emotionally to people or events
expressionlessness
vsunresponsiveness
7.4

No feeling shown on a person's face, voice, or actions

covers lack of response especially in timing and emotional reaction
inexpressiveness
vsunresponsiveness
7.8

Not showing feelings or emotion

focuses more on slow or absent responses to people or events
insensitiveness
vsunresponsiveness
7.6

Not noticing or caring about how other people feel

is about not reacting, especially emotionally or quickly, rather than lack of care

Antonyms

A quick, helpful reaction that shows attention or interest

How Responsive

unresponsiveness
1 7.3
indifference
71 4.6
reserve
9 5.2

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.