Difference between Benumbed and Insensible

What is the difference between Benumbed and Insensible?

Benumbed as an adjective is lacking sensation; numb while Insensible as an adjective is unable to be perceived by the senses.

Benumbed

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Lacking sensation; numb Lacking interest; dulled

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make numb, as by cold or anesthetic.

Insensible

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Unable to be perceived by the senses.Incapable or deprived of physical sensation.Unable to be understood; unintelligible.Lacking sense or intelligence.Incapable of mental feeling; indifferent.Incapable of emotional feeling; callous; apathetic.

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