Meaning & Definition of word "Numbness"
Numbness
/ˈnʌm.nəs/
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.
Etymology
●Middle English 'nummen', from Old English 'numian' meaning to take or capture.
Common Phrases and Expressions
numb to the world:
emotionally disconnected or indifferent.
numb with fear:
experiencing a complete lack of feeling due to fear.
Related Words
numb:
To make or become insensitive.
insensitive:
Lacking sensitivity; indifferent or unresponsive.
Slang Meanings of numbness
Meaning: Feeling out of it or detached from reality.
● Example Sentence: I was so overwhelmed that I just felt numb.
Meaning: Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
● Example Sentence: After that party, I was completely numb.