adj Uncommon

paralyzed

Paralyzed (adj) means Unable to move all or part of the body. Example: “He was left paralyzed after the diving accident.”

adj

Unable to move all or part of the body.

"He was left paralyzed after the diving accident."

Unable to act or think, often due to shock or fear.

"She stood paralyzed by indecision."

How to use paralyzed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUnable to move, or (figuratively) unable to act because of fear or shock.

UK vs US

British English also uses "paralysed."

Word forms

more paralyzed comparative, most paralyzed superlative

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Rhymes for paralyzed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “paralyzed” mean?

The word “paralyzed” means unable to move all or part of the body. In plain terms, unable to move, or (figuratively) unable to act because of fear or shock.

How do you use “paralyzed” in a sentence?

Here is “paralyzed” used in a sentence: “He was left paralyzed after the diving accident.”

What part of speech is “paralyzed”?

“Paralyzed” is an adjective.

Is “paralyzed” a common word?

“Paralyzed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “paralyzed” have?

“Paralyzed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unable to move all or part of the body.