Unreceptive (Adjective)
Meaning
Not receptive.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's board of directors was unreceptive to the suggestion to expand into the new market, citing concerns about the potential financial risks.
- The professor's unreceptive demeanor intimidated the students, making them hesitant to ask questions during lectures.
- After her recent negative experience, she was unreceptive to the idea of trying online dating again.
- The politician's unreceptive attitude towards the opposition's proposals fueled tensions and gridlock in the legislature.
- The audience was unreceptive to the comedian's jokes, and his attempts to salvage the set only fell flat.