numbedness

/ˈnʌmdnɪs/; /ˈnʌmɪdnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of numbness or lack of sensation, often used to describe a state of emotional or physical numbness

“Her numbedness to the news was a coping mechanism, but it couldn’t last forever.”

2. noun

the state of being numb or insensitive

“The numbedness of the population to the social issue was a major concern for the activists.”

Synonyms

  • numbness
  • torpor

Antonyms

  • alertness
  • sensitivity