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Meaning of numb
The primary meaning of the word "numb" is to be unable to feel or respond to something, either physically or emotionally.
Etymology of numb
The word "numb" originated from Old English "numb" or "numol", which is related to the Old Norse word "numbr", meaning "torpor" or "numbness"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe a lack of physical or emotional sensation
Synonyms
insensitive
unfeeling
apathetic
impassive
indifferent
unconcerned
detached
aloof
distant
cold
frozen
paralyzed
benumbed
stupefied
dazed
stunned
shocked
insensitive
callous
hardened
desensitized
anesthetized
dulled
deadened
muted
muffled
deafened
dispassionate
unresponsive
inert
lethargic
sluggish
torpid
comatose
insensible
Definitions
- Unable to feel anything, especially pain or sensation, in a part of the body
- * Emotionally unresponsive or indifferent
- * Unable to think or react clearly, typically due to shock or fear
Usage Examples
- My feet are numb from standing in the cold for too long
- * She felt numb after hearing the news of her grandmother's passing
- * The patient's leg was numb due to the anesthesia
Antonyms
sensitive
feeling
responsive
aware
alert
conscious
perceptive
receptive
attentive
sympathetic
compassionate
emotional
passionate
excited
enthusiastic
lively
vibrant
dynamic
energetic
responsive
reactive
perky