1. having undergone a lobotomy (surgical procedure that removes or destroys brain tissue)
Usage: medical
2. appearing mentally dull or lacking normal emotional responses
Usage: informal; sometimes offensive

Examples

• The lobotomized patient showed little emotional reaction to visitors.
• After the procedure, he seemed lobotomized and distant from his family.
• The medication left her feeling lobotomized and unable to think clearly.
• Critics said the repetitive job made workers appear lobotomized.
• The documentary explored the lives of lobotomized patients from the 1950s.
• He stared ahead with a lobotomized expression during the meeting.