Dazed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈdāzd/

Meaning & Definition of Dazed

Dazed (adjective)

  1. unable to think clearly or act normally due to injury, shock, bewilderment, fatigue, etc.; also, characteristic of one who is dazed

Dazed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. suffering from mental confusion

    "the dazed goalie could only watch as the winning point went flying past him"

    similar: addle, addled, addlepated, bedeviled, befogged, befuddled, bemused, bewildered, bushed (chiefly Australian), confounded, confused, distracted, dizzy, dopey, fogged, mixed-up, muddleheaded, muzzy, pixilated, punch-drunk, punchy, raddled, shell-shocked, silly, slaphappy, spaced-out, spacey, stunned, stupefied, zonked, zonked-out, at sea, out of it
    related: senseless, unconscious
    opposite: clearheaded
    near: alert, conscious

Dazed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make senseless or dizzy by a blow

    "the fall dazed him for a moment, causing him to become disoriented"

    similar: rocked, stunned, knocked for a loop, knocked silly
    related: deadened, knocked out, paralyzed, benumbed, numbed, stupefied, bowled over, knocked down, banged, bashed, belted, bludgeoned, bonked, bopped, clobbered, clocked, clouted, hammered, hit, pasted, pounded, punched, rapped, slammed, slapped, slugged, smacked, smote, socked, struck, swatted, thumped, thwacked, walloped, whacked, whaled, battered, beat, buffeted, bunged, chopped, cuffed, drubbed, mangled, mauled, pelted, pummeled

  2. to overpower with light

    "a skier dazed by the glare from the snow"

    similar: bedazzled, blinded, dazzled
    related: confused, overpowered, overwhelmed, stunned

Related Entry: Daze (verb)

Daze is a different word from Dazed. The synonyms below are for daze, not for dazed.

  1. to make senseless or dizzy by a blow

    "the fall dazed him for a moment, causing him to become disoriented"

    similar: rock, stun, knock for a loop, knock silly
    related: deaden, knock out, paralyze, benumb, numb, stupefy, bowl over, knock down, bang, bash, belt, bludgeon, bonk, bop, clobber, clock, clout, hammer, hit, paste, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smite, sock, strike, swat, thump, thwack, wallop, whack, whale, batter, beat, buffet, bung, chop, cuff, drub, mangle, maul, pelt, pummel

  2. to overpower with light

    "a skier dazed by the glare from the snow"

    similar: bedazzle, blind, dazzle
    related: confuse, overpower, overwhelm, stun

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dazed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dazed:

Chiefly Australian: bushed
addle, addled, addlepated, bedeviled, befogged, befuddled, bemused, bewildered, confounded, confused, distracted, dizzy, dopey, fogged, mixed-up, muddleheaded, muzzy, pixilated, punch-drunk, punchy, raddled, shell-shocked, silly, slaphappy, spaced-out, spacey, stunned, stupefied, zonked, zonked-out, at sea, out of it, rocked, bedazzled, blinded, dazzled, knocked for a loop, knocked silly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dazed

Words with the opposite meaning of Dazed:

clearheaded

Related Words for Dazed

senseless, unconscious, deadened, knocked out, paralyzed, benumbed, numbed, bowled over, knocked down, banged, bashed, belted, bludgeoned, bonked, bopped, clobbered, clocked, clouted, hammered, hit, pasted, pounded, punched, rapped, slammed, slapped, slugged, smacked, smote, socked

Near Antonyms of Dazed

alert, conscious

Word Forms of Dazed

Derived words: dazedly (adverb), dazedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Dazed

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Dazed

What does "Dazed" mean?

"Dazed" means unable to think clearly or act normally due to injury, shock, bewilderment, fatigue, etc.; also, characteristic of one who is dazed. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: unable to think clearly or act normally due to injury, shock, bewilderment, fatigue, etc.; also, characteristic of one who is dazed. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dazed"?

Other words for "Dazed" include addle, addled, addlepated, bedeviled, befogged, befuddled, bemused and bewildered. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dazed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dazed"?

There are 89 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dazed". Common alternatives include addle, addled, addlepated, bedeviled, befogged, befuddled, bemused, bewildered, bushed and confounded.

What is the opposite of "Dazed"?

Antonyms of "Dazed" include clearheaded. Near antonyms include alert and conscious.

How do you use "Dazed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dazed" in a sentence: "the dazed goalie could only watch as the winning point went flying past him"; "the fall dazed him for a moment, causing him to become disoriented"; "a skier dazed by the glare from the snow".

Is "Dazed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dazed" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Dazed"?

"Dazed" is pronounced /ˈdāzd/.

What is the origin of the word "Dazed"?

First known use: 15th century.