stupor
5 synonyms for stupor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A state of near-unconsciousness or greatly reduced alertness and responsiveness.
Synonyms
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Rare, literary or technical
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How to use stupor
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
drunken stupor
fall into a stupor
state of stupor
Etymology
From Latin stupor ("numbness, insensibility"), distantly related to stupid and stupendous.
Full origin of stupor →Frequently asked questions
What does “stupor” mean?
The word “stupor” means a state of near-unconsciousness or greatly reduced alertness and responsiveness. In plain terms, a dazed, barely-conscious state, often from alcohol, drugs, illness, or shock.
How do you pronounce “stupor”?
“Stupor” is pronounced STYOO-puh (/ˈstu.pɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stupor” in a sentence?
Here is “stupor” used in a sentence: “He woke from his drunken stupor with a pounding headache.”
What part of speech is “stupor”?
“Stupor” is a noun.
Where does the word “stupor” come from?
The word “stupor” comes from Latin. From Latin stupor ("numbness, insensibility"), distantly related to stupid and stupendous.
