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imperceptive
[ɪmpərˈsɛptɪv]
adjective
imperceptivo
1.
lacking in perception; not perceptive; unable to perceive or understand subtle distinctions
His imperceptive remarks showed he had not grasped the complexity of the situation.
Seus comentários imperceptivos mostraram que ele não havia compreendido a complexidade da situação.
2.
not capable of being perceived; imperceptible
The imperceptive changes in temperature went unnoticed.
As mudanças imperceptivas de temperatura passaram despercebidas.
Synonyms
unperceptive
insensitive
obtuse
unaware
imperceptible
unobservant
Antonyms
perceptive
observant
discerning
sensitive
aware
astute
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
imperceptivo
standard usage
Portugal
imperceptivo
standard usage, less commonly used than in Brazil
Related Idioms & Phrases
miss the point
fly under the radar
not see the forest for the trees
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