numb
adjective/nʌm/
Frequency rank: #7,403 most common English word
Meaning
Having lost the ability to feel sensation, especially due to cold or shock.
Example sentence
After standing in the cold for an hour, her fingers felt numb.
Synonyms & related words
- frozen
- deadened
- insensible
- unfeeling
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