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Numbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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numbed

 

[ nʌmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional state

Numbed refers to a state in which someone feels little or no emotion, often as a reaction to shock or trauma. This can manifest as a coping mechanism, where an individual detaches from their feelings to avoid pain. It can also describe a physical state of being unable to feel sensation in a part of the body, typically due to cold or an injury. In this emotional context, being numbed can often lead to a lack of engagement with others and the environment.

Synonyms

blunted, insensate, stupefied, unfeeling

Examples of usage

  • After the tragic news, she felt completely numb.
  • The cold weather numbed his fingers.
  • He was so numbed by the experience that he couldn't cry.
  • Being numbed by grief can affect daily life.

Translations

Translations of the word "numbed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entorpecido

🇮🇳 सन्नाटा

🇩🇪 betäubt

🇮🇩 mati rasa

🇺🇦 знечулений

🇵🇱 otępiały

🇯🇵 麻痺した

🇫🇷 engourdi

🇪🇸 entumecido

🇹🇷 uyuşmuş

🇰🇷 무감각한

🇸🇦 مخدر

🇨🇿 znecitlivělý

🇸🇰 otupený

🇨🇳 麻木的

🇸🇮 otopel

🇮🇸 daufur

🇰🇿 сезімсіз

🇬🇪 გრძნობრივი

🇦🇿 hissiz

🇲🇽 entumecido

Word origin

The word 'numbed' is derived from the Old English 'numb', which means 'to make numb' or 'to render insensible'. This term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic *naumbō which can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European *neh₂-, which means 'to be unable to feel or sense'. Over time, the word evolved through Middle English as 'nomb', ultimately leading to the modern English form. The concept of being numb has not just remained in the physical sense but has expanded into psychological and emotional contexts, reflecting humanity's complex responses to pain, trauma, and loss. Thus, 'numbed' now encompasses both physical insensitivity and emotional detachment.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,902, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.