Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & p. p.) of Sear. 2. (a.) Scorched; cauterized; hence, figuratively, insensible; not susceptible to moral influences.

Multi-Version Concordance Seared (2 Occurrences) 1 Timothy 4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; (KJV WEY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) Ezekiel 20:47 and say to the forest of the South, Hear the word of Jehovah: Thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burnt thereby. (See JPS)