imperceptive

[ im-per-sep-tiv ]

adjective

1. not perceptive; lacking perception.

imperceptive

/ ˌɪmpəˈsɛptɪv /

adjective

1. lacking in perception; obtuse

Derived Forms

• ˌimperˈception, noun
• ˌimpercepˈtivity, noun
• ˌimperˈceptively, adverb

Other Words From

• imper·cep·tivi·ty imper·ceptive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of imperceptive¹

First recorded in 1655–65; im- ² + perceptive

Example Sentences

Usually she found this kind of man very imperceptive and gross.

From Project Gutenberg

Nevertheless, it was strange that he should be so imperceptive of her charms.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• foolish
• ill-advised
• ill-considered
• impractical
• imprudent
• myopic
• stupid