Pronunciation: /deɪzd/

Definitions of dazed

verb past tense of the verb 'daze', meaning to stun or overwhelm with a blow or shock

Example Sentences

A1 She looked dazed after the rollercoaster ride.

A2 The loud music left him feeling dazed and disoriented.

B1 After the accident, the driver was dazed but thankfully not seriously injured.

B2 The unexpected news left her dazed and unable to process what had happened.

C1 The intense heat and lack of water left the hikers feeling dazed and exhausted.

C2 The complexity of the situation left even the experienced negotiator feeling dazed and uncertain.

adjective having a confused or stunned state of mind

Example Sentences

A1 She looked dazed after the roller coaster ride.

A2 The loud noise left him feeling dazed and confused.

B1 The unexpected news left her dazed and speechless.

B2 The intense heat made the hikers feel dazed and disoriented.

C1 The complex mathematical problem left the students feeling dazed and overwhelmed.

C2 The sudden change in plans left him dazed and unsure of what to do next.

Examples of dazed in a Sentence

formal After the accident, the victim appeared dazed and disoriented.

informal When he woke up from his nap, he looked dazed and confused.

slang She was so dazed after the concert, she couldn't even remember where she parked her car.

figurative The unexpected news left her feeling emotionally dazed and overwhelmed.

Grammatical Forms of dazed

past tense

dazed

plural

dazed

comparative

more dazed

superlative

most dazed

present tense

daze

future tense

will daze

perfect tense

have dazed

continuous tense

is dazing

singular

dazed

positive degree

dazed

infinitive

daze

gerund

dazing

participle

dazed

Origin and Evolution of dazed

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'dazed' originated from Middle English 'dasen' or 'dæsen' which meant to stupefy or bewilder.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dazed' has retained its meaning of being in a state of confusion or disorientation, but it may also be used more broadly to describe a state of mental or physical impairment.