numbness

CEFRC1

/nˈʌmnəs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A lack of physical or emotional feeling.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Inability or reduced ability to experience emotion.

Examples

  • Don't eat till the numbness wears off.

  • I have some numbness in my left hand.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation.

Synonyms

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Because he sat on his leg too long, he experienced a temporary blank in his foot.

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Origin

noun

From numb + -ness.