Benumbed: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
benumbed
[ bษชหnสmpt ]
physical sensation
Benumbed refers to a state where physical sensation is diminished or rendered ineffective. It often describes the feeling of numbness in a body part, commonly caused by prolonged pressure or extreme cold. Additionally, it can refer to a person being mentally or emotionally unable to feel or respond effectively, as if they are in a state of emotional numbness. This word conveys a sense of detachment or insensitivity that can be both physical and psychological.
Synonyms
insensitive, numb, paralyzed, rendered inactive
Examples of usage
- My fingers were benumbed from the cold.
- She felt benumbed after receiving the shocking news.
- The medicine left him feeling benumbed and unresponsive.
- Hours of sitting in one position left my legs benumbed.
Translations
Translations of the word "benumbed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น adormecido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคทเฅเคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช betรคubt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terbungkam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐัะฐะปัะทะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ otฤpiaลy
๐ฏ๐ต ้บป็บใใ
๐ซ๐ท engourdi
๐ช๐ธ entumecido
๐น๐ท duyumsuz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋น๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎุฏุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ otupฤlรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ otupenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้บปๆจ็
๐ธ๐ฎ otopel
๐ฎ๐ธ daufur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑะฝััาาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แฃแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dondurulmuล
๐ฒ๐ฝ entumecido
Etymology
The word 'benumbed' derives from the combination of the prefix 'be-' and the verb 'numb.' The prefix 'be-' is of Old English origin, meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to be,' while 'numb' has roots in Middle English 'numbe' and Old English 'numian,' which means 'to make numb or insensible.' The term began to take shape in the late 14th century. Initially, it was used primarily in the context of physical sensation, where extreme cold or pressure would cause a loss of feeling in a part of the body. Over time, the usage expanded to incorporate emotional and psychological contexts, where individuals feel detached or unable to engage with their feelings, especially in response to traumatic experiences. Thus, 'benumbed' not only refers to a lack of physical sensation but also encompasses a broader sense of emotional disconnection, reflecting the complexities of human experience throughout the centuries.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,577 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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