Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
estupor
noun
es-TOO-pər
Definition
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
Examples
- After the accident, he lay in a stupor, unresponsive to the voices around him.
- The drug left her in a stupor, unable to think clearly or react to stimuli.
Meaning
Estupor refers to a mental condition where a person is unable to respond to their environment, often characterized by a lack of awareness or alertness.
Synonyms
- unconsciousness
- daze
- insensibility
- stupidity