numbness

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) Absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation.
  2. (countable, uncountable) Inability or reduced ability to experience emotion.

Synonyms

paralysis
C2
stupor
31k
palsy
33k
torpor
stiffness
45k
numb
C1
dullness
apathy
29k
indifference
C2
insensibility
insensitivity
pins and needles
prickling
spiritlessness
stiff
C1
stupefaction
tingling
C2
anesthesia
C2
cramp
C2
petrifaction

limbs going to sleep

unemotionality
rigor
C2
sedation
26k
frigidity
sleep
A1
😴
coldness
30k

unconscientiousness

catalepsy
tingle
23k

feel numb

torpid
torpidity

become numb

formication
unconsciousness
35k
weakness
B2
emotionlessness
insentience
insusceptibility
knock out
narcosis
formicary
deadness
Translations

engourdissement
entumecimiento
Taubheit
Gefühllosigkeit
adormecimiento
Lähmung
torpeur
Benommenheit

gevoelloosheid

dormência
indiferència
Erstarrung
Paralyse
paràlisi
Frequency

30k
Etymology

From numb + -ness.

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