Meaning & Definition of word "Numbness"

noun:

• 1. a loss of sensation or feeling in a part of the body.
  • Example: After sitting in the same position for too long, I experienced numbness in my legs.
• 2. a state of physical or emotional insensitivity or unresponsiveness.
  • Example: The numbness I felt after hearing the bad news made it hard to process my emotions.
• 3. a condition resulting from nerve damage or compression.
  • Example: The doctor diagnosed her with carpal tunnel syndrome, explaining that it often causes numbness in the fingers.
• 4. a feeling of indifference or lack of interest.
  • Example: He described a numbness towards life that had settled in after years of monotony.