Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking the quality of being clear and conscious; having a confused or disorganized mind.

“After the accident, the patient was nonlucid for several hours, unable to respond coherently to her surroundings.”

2. noun

A state of being nonlucid; a condition in which a person is unconscious or has a disorganized mind.

“The doctor examined the patient to determine the cause of her nonlucid state.”

3. adverb

In a nonlucid manner; in a state of being confused or disorganized.

“The patient was acting nonlucid, mumbling incoherently and struggling to stay awake.”