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Definition of unsusceptible

unsusceptible

/ˌʌnsəˈsɛptəbəl/
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Adverb:unsusceptibly
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unsusceptible Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not easily affected, harmed, or influenced by a particular factor, disease, or condition.

Example

"The newly developed crop variety proved largely unsusceptible to drought and common fungal infections."

2

Not easily moved by emotion, persuasion, or external impressions; unyielding in temperament.

Example

"The judge remained completely unsusceptible to the emotional appeals of the defense."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Insusceptible' is the more common standard form in formal writing, though 'unsusceptible' is a widely accepted variant.

• Rhymes for unsusceptible

• Nearby Words

unsurprised
unsurprising
unsurprisingly
unsusceptible
unsuspected
unsuspectedly
unsuspecting

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'susceptible', which derives from Late Latin 'susceptibilis' (capable of receiving), from Latin 'suscipere' (to take up or receive).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsusceptible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsusceptible
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