Daze

/deɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a state of stunned confusion or bewilderment.

He walked around in a daze after staying up all night.

a condition in which one is temporarily unable to think clearly, often as a result of shock or exhaustion.

She emerged from the daze of her bewildering experience with more questions than answers.

verb

to stun or confuse someone temporarily, often due to a shock or surprise.

The unexpected news left her in a daze.

to overwhelm someone with a strong emotion, leaving them unable to act normally.

The bright lights and loud music dazed the crowds at the concert.

Middle English 'dase', possibly from Old Norse 'dasa' meaning to become dull or numb.

daze of amazement:

A state of astonishment that leaves one momentarily unable to react.

in a daze:

To be in a confused or bewildered state.

To be overwhelmed or excessively surprised.

I was completely dazed by the unexpected party.

Feeling lost or confused in a situation.

After that long meeting, I was just dazed.