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unresponsive

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌənɹiˈspɑnsɪv// UK //ˌʌnɹɪspˈɒnsɪv// un·re·spon·sive

adj. not reacting to something or someone. You use this when a person, a machine, or a system does not answer or move when it should.

adj. not reacting to stimuli, commands, or communication. Often used to describe electronic devices, software, or individuals who fail to acknowledge a request.


SIMPLE

The computer is unresponsive and won't open any files.

CONTEXTUAL

After sending several emails, I realized the server was unresponsive and needed to be restarted.

COMPLEX

The patient remained unresponsive to verbal stimuli for several minutes, prompting the medical team to administer a mild sedative to assess his level of consciousness.

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