unaroused
Lacking any stimulation
Unaroused means not stirred to action, interest, or sexual excitement.
The word appears in contexts ranging from the political—The public remained unaroused by the scandal—to the physical—He was unaroused despite her efforts.
It suggests a state of calm or indifference where stimulation has failed to take effect.
Lacking physical sensation
- insensateLacking sensation or consciousness
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- deadenedMade less intense
- dulledMade less sharp
anesthetized · desensitized · blunted · obtuse · unaware · oblivious · unconscious · insensible
Untroubled and composed
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- placidCalm, undisturbed
relaxed · unruffled · unstirred · settled · quiet · still · restful · undisturbed
Not currently functioning
- latentPresent but inactive
- quiescentInactive but capable
- sleepingUnconscious rest state
- restingIn a state of stillness
idle · torpid · slumbering · hibernating · unstimulated · inert · suspended · potential
Lacking interest or concern
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- detachedApart or uninvolved
aloof · impassive · nonchalant · phlegmatic · blasé · insouciant · dispassionate · lukewarm
numb
Lacking physical sensation
- insensateLacking sensation or consciousness
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- deadenedMade less intense
dulled · anesthetized · desensitized · blunted · obtuse · unaware · oblivious · unconscious · insensible · unreactive
serene
Untroubled and composed
placid · relaxed · unruffled · unstirred · settled · quiet · still · restful · undisturbed · unexcited
inactive
Not currently functioning
resting · idle · torpid · slumbering · hibernating · unstimulated · inert · suspended · potential · untriggered
indifferent
Lacking interest or concern
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
detached · aloof · impassive · nonchalant · phlegmatic · blasé · insouciant · dispassionate · lukewarm · uninspired
unarousedaroused
Awakened or excited
turned on · excited · stimulated · horny · lustful
rouse, arouse, rousing, aroused, arousal, arousing, roused, unroused