dazed
Americanadjective
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stunned or stupefied, as by a blow or shock.
After being struck hard on the head by a kicked ball, the dazed forward continued to play despite a painful headache.
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overwhelmed by something impressive; dazzled.
It took 10 hours and 39 minutes for the Grand Master to topple the final king, leaving the chess community dazed and amazed.
verb
Other Word Forms
- dazedly adverb
- dazedness noun
- half-dazed adjective
- undazed adjective
Etymology
Origin of dazed
Example Sentences
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Regan asked, pulling me from my dazed preoccupation with the beauty of the place I’d called home for most of my life.
From Literature
He followed his initial hearing three days later by video link, appearing dazed and frail and barely speaking.
From Barron's
Jonah couldn’t tell if they were still dazed, or if they were faking it, biding their time.
From Literature
“I know this one,” Danny said, feeling a bit dazed as his throat tightened with emotion.
From Literature
By the time everyone’s settlers were dutifully collecting wool and ore, the room had taken on the quiet, dazed feeling of a long-haul flight.
From Salon
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