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