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Meaning of stupor
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Etymology of stupor
The word "stupor" originates from the Latin word "stupor", which means "numbness" or "stiffness", and is related to the verb "stupere", which means "to be numb" or "to be astonished"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of reduced consciousness or insensibility
Synonyms
daze
bewilderment
trance
numbness
disorientation
confusion
shock
insensibility
torpor
lethargy
apathy
listlessness
lassitude
inertia
paralysis
coma
unconsciousness
insensibility
torpidity
somnolence
lethargy
languor
stupification
bewilderment
astonishment
amazement
consternation
perplexity
dismay
wonder
astonishment
Definitions
- A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, as from shock, injury, or disease
- * A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, as from shock, injury, or disease, characterized by a reduced or lack of response to external stimuli
Usage Examples
- The patient fell into a stupor after the accident and had to be hospitalized
- * The news of the disaster left the community in a state of stupor and shock
- * The doctor induced a stupor in the patient to reduce pain and discomfort during the procedure