1. not responding to some influence or stimulus (Freq. 1) • Ant: responsive • Similar to: refractory • See Also: insensitive • Derivationally related forms: unresponsiveness 2. aloof or indifferent - was unresponsive to her passionate advances • Similar to: cool • Derivationally related forms: unresponsiveness 3. not susceptible to suggestion or influence • Similar to: unsusceptible, insusceptible