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Definition unresponsive in American English

unresponsive adjective

adjective
/ˌʌnrɪˈspɑnsɪv/
1

not reacting in an appropriate way to what people say or do

Example

Helen has been unresponsive to all my suggestions.

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3

an unresponsive illness does not improve when doctors treat it

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4

an unresponsive institution does not give people the help or service that they need

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Definition unresponsive in American English