stupor

• Zustand stark verminderten Bewusstseins oder Reaktionsfähigkeit, oft verursacht durch Schock, Krankheit, Vergiftung oder Drogen; auch geistige Benommenheit oder Teilnahmslosigkeit.

A noun describing a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, often resulting from shock, illness, or intoxication.

1. State of shock or distressB2formal

   A feeling of distress and disbelief that occurs when something bad happens unexpectedly.

   Schockstarre

   • He was in a stupor after hearing the tragic news.
   • She sat in a stupor, unable to process what had just happened.
   • The accident left him in a dazed stupor for hours.

   Synonymebewildermentconsternationdazeshockstupefaction

2. Reduced consciousnessB2formalmedical

   A state of marginal consciousness where a person is barely aware of their surroundings.

   Stupor

   • The patient was in a stupor and could not respond to questions.
   • After drinking too much, he fell into a deep stupor.
   • She was in a stupor from the medication and couldn't move.

   Synonymecomadazeinsensibilitylethargystupefactiontorporunconsciousness

   Antonymealertnessawarenessconsciousnesswakefulness