adj
Uncommon
dazed
dayzd
Dazed (adj) means Stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often after a shock or blow. Example: “He looked dazed after the car crash but was otherwise unhurt.”
adj
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Stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often after a shock or blow.
"He looked dazed after the car crash but was otherwise unhurt."
"She gave a dazed smile, still half-asleep."
How to use dazed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a foggy, stunned state where you can't quite process what just happened.
Common pairings
dazed and confused
a dazed expression
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more dazed
- Superlative
- most dazed
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He looked _____ after the car crash but was otherwise unhurt.
Etymology
From Old Norse dasaðr, meaning "weary," which evolved in English into the sense of being stunned or confused.
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What does “dazed” mean?
The word “dazed” means stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often after a shock or blow. In plain terms, in a foggy, stunned state where you can't quite process what just happened.
How do you pronounce “dazed”?
“Dazed” is pronounced dayzd (/deɪzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dazed” in a sentence?
Here is “dazed” used in a sentence: “He looked dazed after the car crash but was otherwise unhurt.”
What is another word for “dazed”?
Words with a similar meaning to “dazed” include stupid.
What part of speech is “dazed”?
“Dazed” is an adjective.
Where does the word “dazed” come from?
The word “dazed” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse dasaðr, meaning "weary," which evolved in English into the sense of being stunned or confused.
Is “dazed” a common word?
“Dazed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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