adjective
- made numb or unable to feel; deprived of physical sensation
- made mentally dull or inactive; stupefied
Examples
- Her fingers were benumbed by the cold winter air.
- The patient’s leg remained benumbed after the surgery.
- He sat benumbed by grief after hearing the tragic news.
- The shock left her benumbed and unable to respond.
- My foot was completely benumbed after sitting in that position.
- The medication left him feeling benumbed and confused.
- She stared ahead, benumbed by the overwhelming situation.