Numbest: meaning, definitions and examples

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numbest

 

[ ˈnʌmbɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.