stupor

• État de torpeur ou d'insensibilité proche de l'inconscience, souvent causé par un choc, une maladie ou une intoxication.

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.

   État de choc ou de détresse

   • 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.

   Synonymesbewildermentconsternationdazeshockstupefaction

2. Reduced consciousnessB2formalmedical

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

   Stupeur (état de conscience réduite)

   • 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.

   Synonymescomadazeinsensibilitylethargystupefactiontorporunconsciousness

   Antonymesalertnessawarenessconsciousnesswakefulness