numbness

• Существительное, обозначающее частичную или полную потерю чувствительности в части тела, часто являющуюся симптомом повреждения или дисфункции нервов, а также отсутствие энтузиазма или интереса к вещам в целом.

A noun referring to a partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body, often a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction, or a lack of enthusiasm or interest in things generally.

uncountable

1. Loss of physical sensationB2formalmedical

   A partial or total lack of feeling in a part of the body, often caused by nerve damage, pressure, or medical conditions.

   Онемение

   • The numbness in her fingers was caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.
   • He experienced temporary numbness in his leg after sitting in the same position for hours.
   • Doctors are investigating the cause of the numbness in his left arm.

   Synonymsdeadnessinsensibility

   Antonymsawarenessfeelingperceptionsensationsensibilitysensitivitytouch

2. Emotional detachmentC1formal

   A state of being emotionally unresponsive, indifferent, or lacking enthusiasm.

   Эмоциональное оцепенение

   • After the tragedy, she felt a deep numbness that made it hard to care about anything.
   • The monotony of his daily routine led to a sense of emotional numbness.
   • He spoke about his loss with a strange numbness, as if he had disconnected from his feelings.

   Synonymsapathycoldnessdetachmentindifferenceinsensibilitytorporunfeelingnessunresponsiveness

   Antonymsenthusiasmpassionsensitivitywarmth