Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hebetude
noun
ˈhɛbəˌtjuːd
Definition
Hebetude refers to a state of dullness or lethargy, often associated with a lack of mental sharpness or awareness.
Examples
- After studying for hours, she fell into a state of hebetude, unable to focus on anything.
- The long meetings left him in a state of hebetude, struggling to keep his eyes open.
- Listening to the monotone lecture induced a sense of hebetude among the students.
Meaning
It describes a condition where someone may feel numb, sluggish, or mentally slow.
Synonyms
- dullness
- lethargy
- stupor
- sluggishness
- indifference
