unresponsiveness

Example Sentences

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A medically-induced coma is when sedatives are used to put a patient into a reversible state of deep unresponsiveness, to try and protect the brain from traumatic damage.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

That’s important because the current board has been widely criticized for its opacity and unresponsiveness.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

“It started out with a kind of vague unresponsiveness, which the family chalked up to Hollywood hearing loss: ‘Speak up!

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023

The couple said they attempted to work with the city to address two properties near their home, but became disillusioned with what they say is inaccurate recordkeeping and unresponsiveness.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2020

It argued an unresponsiveness in his own nature that Phil had concealed her adventures as Lady Bountiful from him—and he had thought she told him everything!

From Otherwise Phyllis by Gibson, Charles Dana