Synonyms of sentient
7 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for sentient is aware. Other synonyms of sentient are sensate, sapient, intelligent, self-aware and intelligence. The opposite of sentient is insensate.
Synonyms and similar words for sentient
adjectiveExperiencing sensation, thought, or feeling.
adjectiveAble to consciously perceive through the use of sense faculties.
adjectivePossessing human-like awareness and intelligence.
- sapientOf a lifeform or species: possessing intelligence or a high degree of self-awareness.
- intelligent
- self-aware
nounMore synonyms
- intelligenceAn entity that has such capacities.
- sophontAn intelligent being; a being with a base reasoning capacity roughly equivalent to or greater than that of a human...
Opposite of sentient
adjectiveAble to consciously perceive through the use of sense faculties.
- insensateHaving no sensation or consciousness; unconscious; inanimate.
nounMore antonyms
Meaning of sentient
- adjective Experiencing sensation, thought, or feeling.
- adjective Able to consciously perceive through the use of sense faculties.
- adjective Possessing human-like awareness and intelligence.
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Questions about synonyms of sentient
- What is another word for sentient?
- Sentient has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as aware, sensate, sapient, intelligent, self-aware, intelligence and sophont.
- What is the opposite of sentient?
- The opposite of sentient is insensate.
- What does sentient mean?
- Sentient means experiencing sensation, thought, or feeling.
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