Benumbed

Pronunciation: /bɪˈnʌmd/

Definitions of benumbed

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'benumbed' describes a state of being numb or lacking sensation

Example Sentences

A1 She was benumbed by the cold wind as she walked home.

A2 The shock of the news left him benumbed and unable to react.

B1 The monotonous routine of his job left him feeling benumbed and unfulfilled.

B2 The tragic events of the war left the nation benumbed with grief.

C1 The constant stress of the high-pressure job had left her emotionally benumbed.

C2 After years of disappointment and heartbreak, he had become benumbed to any feelings of hope or joy.

Examples of benumbed in a Sentence

formal The extreme cold left his fingers benumbed and unable to move.

informal I couldn't feel my toes, they were completely benumbed!

slang After standing in the rain for hours, my whole body was benumbed.

figurative The shocking news left her benumbed, unable to process what had just happened.

Grammatical Forms of benumbed

• past tense: benumbed
• plural: benumbed
• comparative: more benumbed
• superlative: most benumbed
• present tense: benumb
• future tense: will benumb
• perfect tense: have benumbed
• continuous tense: is benumbing
• singular: benumbed
• positive degree: benumbed
• infinitive: benumb
• gerund: benumbing
• participle: benumbed

Origin and Evolution of benumbed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'benumbed' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'binnan' meaning 'to make numb'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'benumbed' has retained its original meaning of being numb or lacking sensation, but may also be used metaphorically to describe a state of emotional or mental numbness.