adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )in- ' sen- ˌ s ā t, -s ə t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin insensatus, from Latin in- + Late Latin sensatus having sense, from Latin sensus sense
Date: 15th century
1 : lacking sense or understanding also : FOOLISH
2 : lacking animate awareness or sensation
3 : lacking humane feeling : BRUTAL
– in · sen · sate · ly adverb