stupor — a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility in which a person is almost entirely unresponsive to their surroundings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility in which a person is almost entirely unresponsive to their surroundings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstuːpər/
Korean meaning: 의식을 거의 잃고 주변 환경에 거의 반응하지 못하는 상태; 혼미, 혼수상태
Korean pronunciation: **스투**퍼
Example Sentences
- After watching 10 hours of soap opera marathons, Jenny sat in a complete stupor, unable to distinguish reality from drama.
- The patient remained in a stupor after the surgery, slowly regaining consciousness.
- Bob's stupor after his team lost the championship lasted for three days, during which he only ate ice cream and stared at the wall.
stupor
NOUN//ˈstuːpər//
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility in which a person is almost entirely unresponsive to their surroundings
a patient sits motionless in a chair with vacant, unfocused eyes staring straight ahead. Their body remains completely still despite the activity around them. A nurse gently shakes the patient's shoulder and waves her hand in front of their face. The patient shows no reaction or awareness of the nurse's attempts to get their attention. Other medical staff members watch with concern as they observe the patient's complete lack of response. a state of near-unconsciousness in which a person is almost entirely unresponsive to their surroundings
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Origin
From Latin stupor meaning 'numbness' or 'amazement,' derived from stupere meaning 'to be stunned or struck senseless.' The word originally described the state of being so shocked that one becomes motionless like a stone.
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“After watching 10 hours of soap opera marathons, Jenny sat in a complete stupor, unable to distinguish reality from drama.”
“The patient remained in a stupor after the surgery, slowly regaining consciousness.”
“Bob's stupor after his team lost the championship lasted for three days, during which he only ate ice cream and stared at the wall.”
“The medication caused a temporary stupor, making it difficult for her to respond to questions.”
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