Irresponsive

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That does not respond to stimuli; unresponsive.

    "The church bells, faintly and fitfully heard, clanged their invitation to an irresponsive town; […]"

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"The church bells, faintly and fitfully heard, clanged their invitation to an irresponsive town; […]"

Etymology

From ir- + responsive.

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