Nescient and Sensitive

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Nescient adjective - Not informed about or aware of something.

Usage example: narrow-minded, provincial people who are blissfully nescient of the world beyond their little suburb

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Sensitive is an antonym for nescient.

Nearby Word: nescience

Sensitive adjective - Able to sense slight impressions or differences.

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Nescient is an antonym for sensitive.

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