Numbed

Numbed describes a state of diminished or absent physical sensation, emotional responsiveness, or mental clarity. It signifies a loss of feeling, awareness, or sensitivity, often resulting from physical injury, emotional trauma, excessive exposure to certain stimuli, or medical conditions. The impact can range from a minor tingling sensation to complete loss of feeling and often impedes normal functionality or the ability to process information or emotions effectively. The duration can be temporary or, in some cases, unfortunately, can be permanent, depending on its cause and the severity of its effect. It implies a state of being desensitized or rendered less responsive to external stimuli or internal experiences.

Numbed meaning with examples

• After the accident, Sarah's leg was completely numbed, and she couldn't feel the paramedics checking for broken bones. The trauma of the crash had also left her emotionally numbed, unable to process the gravity of the situation or shed a tear.
• The freezing temperatures numbed his fingers, making it impossible to untie the ropes holding the ship in place, forcing him to retreat inside the cabin for fear of suffering from severe frostbite during his sailing journey.
• Years of working in the high-pressure corporate world numbed his creativity. He no longer found inspiration and felt robotic in his approach to his job and daily routines, longing for a different life.
• The repeated doses of the pain medication numbed the sharp agony in her back, allowing her some relief for the first time in days; however, she also struggled to maintain a sense of reality.