Meaning of the word insensate in English

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insensate

US /ɪnˈsen.seɪt/
UK /ɪnˈsen.seɪt/

Adjective

1.

lacking physical sensation or feeling; inanimate

Example:
The blow rendered him completely insensate.
He stared at the insensate stone, devoid of life.
2.

lacking good sense or judgment; foolish

Example:
It was an insensate decision to invest all his savings in that risky venture.
His insensate rage led him to destroy everything in his path.