Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stupor
noun
/ˈstjuːpər/
Definition
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
Examples
- After the accident, he lay in a stupor, unresponsive to his surroundings.
- The medication left her in a stupor for several hours.
- During the lecture, students seemed to drift into a stupor from boredom.
Meaning
Stupor refers to a condition where a person is almost unconscious or unable to react normally to stimuli. It can be caused by various factors, including illness, injury, or substance use.
Synonyms
- unconsciousness
- insensibility
- daze
- torpor
