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grogginess

/ˈɡrɒɡ.i.nəs/

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noun

/ˈɡrɒɡ.i.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние оцепенения, неустойчивости или отсутствия полной ясности сознания, часто вызванное алкоголем, усталостью или болезнью.

A noun referring to a state of being dazed, unsteady, or lacking full alertness, often caused by alcohol, fatigue, or illness.

uncountable

  1. Dizzied state from alcoholB2informal

    A state of dizziness and unsteadiness caused by consuming too much alcohol.

    ruСостояние опьянения

    • He woke up the next morning with a terrible grogginess after the party.
    • The medication made her feel a similar grogginess.
    • He tried to shake off the grogginess by drinking water.

    Synonymsbefuddlementdazedrunkennessinebriationintoxicationstuportipsiness

    Antonymssobriety

  2. Weariness-induced confusionB2informal

    A feeling of confusion and sluggishness resulting from extreme tiredness or lack of sleep.

    ruСпутанность сознания от усталости

    • Grogginess from jet lag made it hard to focus.
    • The grogginess after working all night was overwhelming.
    • She felt a heavy grogginess as soon as she sat down.

    Synonymsdazefogginesslethargysluggishnessstupefactiontorpor

  3. Reduced awarenessC1formalmedical

    A state of barely being conscious or alert, often due to illness, injury, or sedation.

    ruСниженная осознанность

    • The patient complained of grogginess after the surgery.
    • He was in a state of grogginess from the painkillers.
    • Doctors monitored her for signs of abnormal grogginess.

    Synonymsdazedrowsinesslethargysluggishnesssomnolencestuportirednesstorpor

    Antonymsalertnessawarenessvigilancewakefulness

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