numbness
noun/ˈnʌmnəs/
Frequency rank: #14,506 most common English word
Meaning
A lack of physical sensation or feeling in part of the body; also an emotional state of being unable to feel.
Example sentence
After sitting on the cold floor for an hour, she felt numbness spreading through her legs.
Synonyms & related words
- tingling
- deadness
- insensibility
- torpor
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