Duymaz

Duymaz is a Turkish adjective meaning not perceptive, unaware, or indifferent. It is used to describe a person who is not attentive to others’ concerns, feelings, or social cues. In English, it is commonly translated as insensible, indifferent, or oblivious, depending on context. The term conveys a sense of lacking awareness or concern rather than a simple lack of information.

Etymologically, duymaz derives from the verb duy- meaning to hear or perceive, with the negating suffix -maz, yielding roughly “one who does not perceive.” The related noun duymazlık denotes indifference or insensitivity, and the adverbial usages are found in more colloquial speech.

Duymaz can function as a descriptor in both everyday language and formal writing, often in phrases like “duymaz tavır” (a callous or indifferent attitude). It is typically understood as a negative trait, though its strength depends on context and tone. In Turkish discourse, contrasts are sometimes drawn with terms such as duyarlı (sensitive, perceptive) to highlight differences in empathy or attentiveness.

As a surname, Duymaz is also present within Turkish-speaking communities. When used as a family name, it does not carry the direct meaning of the adjective as a trait, but rather functions as an inherited identifier for the lineage.