Dazed: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone is in a state of shock or stunned, often after a surprising or painful event.

• He looked dazed after the accident
• She was left dazed by the sudden news

Commonly used when someone is unsure or unclear about something, often due to a lack of information or understanding.

• I'm confused about the new policy
• He gave me a confused look

Suitable when someone is completely puzzled or perplexed by something complicated or unexpected.

• He was bewildered by the complex instructions
• She felt bewildered in the bustling city

Appropriate when someone loses their sense of direction or awareness, often in a physical or temporal sense.

• After traveling for hours, he felt completely disoriented
• She woke up in a strange room, feeling disoriented

Similar to 'dazed,' this is another version of the same word, used in identical circumstances.

• Since this word is the same as 'dazed,' refer to the same examples as above

This word fits situations where someone is rendered temporarily unable to act or think, either due to a physical blow or an emotional event.

• The loud noise stunned him, making him freeze on the spot
• She was stunned by the surprise party thrown in her honor

Typically used in more formal or literary contexts to describe causing someone to be so shocked or surprised that they are unable to think or feel properly.

• The magician's tricks would stupefy the audience, leaving them in complete awe
• The complexity of the puzzle would stupefy even the most seasoned experts

Use 'shock' when someone experiences a sudden and intense disturbance or impact, either emotionally or physically.

• She went into shock upon hearing the tragic news
• The sudden explosion sent a shockwave through the crowd