Dazedness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈdāzd/

Meaning & Definition of Dazedness

Dazedness (adjective)

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

Dazedness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state of mental confusion

    "a degree of dazedness that only the truly dissolute ever get to experience"

    similar: daze, fog, haze, muddle, spin, swoon
    related: reverie, stupor, trance, befuddlement, bewilderment, perplexity, puzzlement, delirium, malaise, paralysis, cloudiness, fogginess
    near: alertness, levelheadedness

Related Entry: Dazed (adjective)

Dazed is a different word from Dazedness. The synonyms below are for dazed, not for dazedness.

  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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dazedness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dazedness:

daze, fog, haze, muddle, spin, swoon

Related Words for Dazedness

reverie, stupor, trance, befuddlement, bewilderment, perplexity, puzzlement, delirium, malaise, paralysis, cloudiness, fogginess

Near Antonyms of Dazedness

alertness, levelheadedness

Word Forms of Dazedness

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

Origin & Etymology of Dazedness

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Dazedness

What does "Dazedness" mean?

"Dazedness" 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 noun, 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.

What is another word for "Dazedness"?

Other words for "Dazedness" include daze, fog, haze, muddle, spin and swoon. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dazedness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dazedness"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dazedness". Common alternatives include daze, fog, haze, muddle, spin and swoon.

How do you use "Dazedness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dazedness" in a sentence: "a degree of dazedness that only the truly dissolute ever get to experience".

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

"Dazedness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Dazedness"?

"Dazedness" is pronounced /ˈdāzd/.

What is the origin of the word "Dazedness"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Dazedness" meaning "a state of mental confusion"?

When "Dazedness" (noun) means a state of mental confusion, synonyms include daze, fog, haze, muddle, spin and swoon.