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dazed

adjective
\ ˈdāzd How to pronounce dazed (audio) \

Definition of dazed

: unable to think clearly or act normally due to injury, shock, bewilderment, fatigue, etc. After a particularly fierce blow, he crawled to his feet, too dazed to rush.— Jack London She sat confused and dazed after hearing the news. also : characteristic of one who is dazed had a dazed look on her face

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Other Words from dazed

dazedly \ ˈdā-​zəd-​lē How to pronounce dazedly (audio) \ adverb
… a lethargy so complete that he could lie on his bed for an hour at a time, staring dazedly into space … — J. K. Rowling
dazedness \ ˈdā-​zəd-​nəs How to pronounce dazedness (audio) , ˈdāzd-​ \ noun
… mistaking for dazedness the profound concentration of his mind. — Booth Tarkington

Examples of dazed in a Sentence

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My guess is, Taylor will show some stuff that will have the Seahawks a little dazed and confused. 2. Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's TML: You're in for a treat, Cincinnati fans. Positive thoughts on Bengals, UC, Reds.," 5 Sep. 2019 With assistance from trainer Jeremiah Randall and Hinch, Springer was able to stand up in center field, but appeared clearly dazed after attempting to take a step. Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Initial tests 'looking positive' after George Springer's crash into wall," 4 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of dazed

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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dazed

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of dazed

: not able to think or act normally because you have been surprised, injured, etc.

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