Meaning & Definition of word "Stupor"
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Stupor
/ˈstjuːpər/
noun:
- 1. A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
- Example: He awoke from his stupor after several hours of deep sleep.
- 2. A condition characterized by greatly reduced mental or physical function.
- Example: The patient was in a stupor due to the effects of the medication.
- 3. A state of shock or bewilderment.
- Example: In the aftermath of the accident, she sat in a stupor, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
Etymology
Latin 'stupor', meaning 'numbness' or 'dullness'
Common Phrases and Expressions
in a stupor:
In a state of confusion or insensibility.
stupor of shock:
A state of shock that leaves one unable to think clearly.
Related Words
stupendous:
Extremely impressive or amazing.
stupid:
Lacking intelligence or common sense.
Slang Meanings of stupor
Meaning: Out of it
Example Sentence: After the party, he was totally out of it, just sitting in a stupor.
Meaning: Zoned out
Example Sentence: She zoned out during the long lecture, lost in a stupor.