dazed
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Pronunciations (2)
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/deɪzd/
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deɪzd
Adjective
In a state of shock or confusion.
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The burnt and bleeding man staggered to his feet, dazed and unbelieving, and asked the startled townspeople who came running whether his fireman and guard were safe. He was kept away from the smouldering crater where his engine had been, and taken to hospital.
Stunned or entranced.
Adjective
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
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he had a dazed expression on his face
lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow
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was stupid from fatigue
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
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