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dazed

 

[ deɪzd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling confused or unable to think clearly

Having a dazed expression on his face, he struggled to remember what had just happened. She felt dazed after the accident, trying to make sense of the chaos around her.

Synonyms

bewildered, confused, disoriented

Examples of usage

  • After the intense rollercoaster ride, Sarah felt dazed and disoriented.
  • The blow to his head left him dazed and unable to focus on anything.
Context #2 | Verb

to stun or stupefy with a blow, shock, etc.

The loud explosion dazed the crowd, leaving them momentarily paralyzed with fear. The sudden news of the accident dazed her, making it hard for her to process the information.

Synonyms

shock, stun, stupefy

Examples of usage

  • The boxer was dazed by the powerful punch from his opponent.
  • The unexpected turn of events dazed everyone in the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "dazed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atordoado

🇮🇳 चकित

🇩🇪 benommen

🇮🇩 bingung

🇺🇦 приголомшений

🇵🇱 oszołomiony

🇯🇵 ぼーっとした

🇫🇷 étourdi

🇪🇸 aturdido

🇹🇷 sersemlemiş

🇰🇷 멍한

🇸🇦 مذهول

🇨🇿 omráčený

🇸🇰 omráčený

🇨🇳 晕头转向的

🇸🇮 omamljen

🇮🇸 ringlaður

🇰🇿 абдырап қалу

🇬🇪 დაბნეული

🇦🇿 çaşqın

🇲🇽 aturdido

Etymology

The word 'dazed' originated from Middle English 'dasen', which meant 'to stupefy' or 'to be stunned'. It has been used since the 14th century in English literature to describe a state of confusion or disorientation. Over time, 'dazed' has become a common adjective to depict a temporary loss of clarity or focus.

See also: daze, dazedly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,766, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.