catatonic
word
Definition
Describes a state where a person cannot move, speak, or show any emotion, often seen in certain severe mental or neurological conditions.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in medical, psychiatric, or descriptive contexts. Can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is emotionally unresponsive or in shock. Not used for mild states of quiet or silence.
Spanish: catatónicoPortuguese (BR): catatônicoPortuguese (PT): catatónicoChinese (Simplified): 紧张性Chinese (Traditional): 緊張性Hindi: कैटाटॉनिकArabic: جامد (كآتاتوني)Bengali: ক্যাটাটনিক - নিস্তেজ (মানসিক অবস্থা)Russian: кататоническийJapanese: 緊張病性（きんちょうびょうせい） - カタトニックVietnamese: mê man - như người mất hồn (trạng thái tâm thần)Korean: 카타토닉 - 긴장증 상태Turkish: katatonikUrdu: کیٹاٹونک - سکتہ زدہIndonesian: katatonik
Example Sentences
The patient was catatonic and did not respond to questions.
basic
She became catatonic after hearing the bad news.
basic
A catatonic state can last for hours or even days.
basic
He just sat there, catatonic, after the accident.
natural
It was like she went catatonic from shock.
natural
After the argument, he was so withdrawn he seemed almost catatonic.
natural