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numbness

/ˈnʌmnəs/noun

उच्चारण नम्नस

सुन्नपन, सुन्नता, झुनझुनी

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the state of being unable to feel anything in a part of the body

    सुन्नपन, सुन्नता, झुनझुनी

    • He complained of numbness in his left arm.
    • The numbness in her fingers was caused by the cold.
    • She felt numbness in her toes after the long walk in snow.
    + 2 more examples
    • The doctor asked if the numbness was getting worse.
    • A slight numbness remained in his hand for a few days.

    Synonyms deadness insensibility

  2. 2

    [U]

    the state of being unable to feel or show any emotion, especially after a shock

    (सदमे के बाद) भावशून्यता, स्तब्धता

    • After the accident she felt only numbness, not grief.
    • A strange numbness came over him when he heard the news.
    • Numbness settled over the family after the accident.
    + 2 more examples
    • She spoke in a voice full of numbness.
    • His numbness slowly gave way to tears.

    Synonyms shock stupor