Stupor: meaning, definitions and examples

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stupor

 

[ หˆstuหpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of mental numbness

Stupor is a state of mental numbness or lack of responsiveness. It is often characterized by a dazed or trance-like state, where the individual is unresponsive to their surroundings. Stupor can be caused by various factors, such as shock, trauma, or substance abuse.

Synonyms

daze, trance, unconsciousness

Examples of usage

  • He was in a stupor after hearing the tragic news.
  • The medication put her into a deep stupor.
Context #2 | Noun

physical immobility

Stupor can also refer to a state of physical immobility or inertia. It is a condition where the body is motionless or sluggish, often due to fatigue or exhaustion. Stupor in this sense can be temporary and reversible.

Synonyms

immobility, inertia, lethargy

Examples of usage

  • The intense workout left him in a state of stupor.
  • She sat in a stupor after a long day at work.

Translations

Translations of the word "stupor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estupor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเคฌเฅเคงเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stupor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stupor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ัƒะฟะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stupor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜็ก็Šถๆ…‹ (ใ“ใ‚“ใ™ใ„ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†ใŸใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stupรฉfaction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estupor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stupor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผ์ˆ˜์ƒํƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐู‡ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stupor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stupor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜่ฟท (hลซnmรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stupor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ัƒะฟะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒžแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stupor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estupor

Etymology

The word 'stupor' originated from the Latin word 'stupere', which means 'to be stunned or benumbed'. It entered the English language in the 17th century. The concept of stupor has been recognized throughout history as a state of mental or physical impairment, often associated with shock or exhaustion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,522, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.