Numbest: meaning, definitions and examples
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numbest
[ ˈnʌmbɪst ]
informal usage
The term 'numbest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'numb', which means lacking sensation or feeling, often used to describe a physical state of being unresponsive to stimuli. Informally, it may also describe a lack of emotional sensitivity or intellectual sharpness. Typically, it conveys a comparison, suggesting that someone or something is the least responsive or least aware compared to others in a given context.
Synonyms
dullest, most insensitive, stupidest.
Examples of usage
- He felt the numbest of all his friends after that tragedy.
- That was the numbest thing I've ever heard.
- In this competition, she performed the numbest act.
- After the news broke, he seemed the numbest amongst the group.
Translations
Translations of the word "numbest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais burro
🇮🇳 सबसे बेवकूफ
🇩🇪 am dümmsten
🇮🇩 paling bodoh
🇺🇦 найтупіший
🇵🇱 najgłupszy
🇯🇵 最も愚かな
🇫🇷 le plus bête
🇪🇸 el más tonto
🇹🇷 en aptal
🇰🇷 가장 멍청한
🇸🇦 الأغبى
🇨🇿 nejhloupější
🇸🇰 najhlúpejší
🇨🇳 最愚蠢的
🇸🇮 najneumenjši
🇮🇸 heimskastur
🇰🇿 ең ақымақ
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სულელი
🇦🇿 ən axmaq
🇲🇽 el más tonto
Etymology
The word 'numb' has its roots in the Old English word 'numb', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic *numbaz, meaning 'to become numb' or 'to forget'. Over the centuries, its meaning evolved, and the superlative form 'numbest' emerged as a way to express the utmost degree of being numb. The usage of 'numb' expanded beyond physical sensations to encompass emotional and mental states, reflecting a broader cultural understanding in contemporary language. In informal settings, 'numbest' often appears in colloquial expressions to describe situations or individuals that evoke a sense of disbelief or emotional detachment.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,717, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.