Unperceptive (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Lacking perception; "as unperceptive as a boulder".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Despite being told multiple times, my roommate remained unperceptive to the fact that she left her dirty laundry on the floor.
- After several discussions, it became clear that he was as unperceptive as a boulder and refused to understand the true nature of the problem.
- Her unperceptive nature often led to misunderstandings and awkward social interactions that left her coworkers scratching their heads.
- In a sea of vibrant colors and delicate patterns, the art critic was surprisingly unperceptive to the subtle beauty of the paintings on display.
- The professor's students often joked that he was unperceptive to anything except the most obvious details and errors in their assignments.
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Meaning 2
Lacking sensitivity, taste, or judgment.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was so unperceptive to the nuances of the art that she thought the abstract painting was just a bunch of random colors.
- His unperceptive compliments often left people feeling confused and slightly insulted.
- The unperceptive restaurant owner raised the prices without taking into account the economic downturn and how it would affect his customer base.
- The character in the book was woefully unperceptive to the main plot twist, making his eventual realization seem forced.
- Despite her poor attempts at fashion, the unperceptive celebrity insisted that she was a trendsetter.