Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
numb
adjective
/nĘŚm/
Definition
Lacking sensation or feeling in a part of the body.
Examples
- After sitting in one position for too long, my leg became numb.
- The cold weather made my fingers feel numb.
- His toes were numb from the chill of the ice water.
Meaning
When a part of your body is numb, you cannot feel anything in that area; it may happen due to cold, injury, or medical conditions.
Synonyms
- insensitive
- unfeeling
- deadened
- void of sensation
