groggy
word
Definition
Feeling weak, dizzy, or not fully awake, often after sleeping, being sick, or taking medicine.
Usage & Nuances
'Groggy' is informal and describes temporary confusion or weakness, especially when waking up or after illness/anesthesia. Often used: 'feel groggy'. Not used for permanent conditions or deep sleep.
Spanish: aturdido - mareadoPortuguese (BR): grogue - zonzo - meio dormindoPortuguese (PT): grogue - zonzo(a) - meio adormecido/aChinese (Simplified): 迷迷糊糊的 - 昏昏沉沉的Chinese (Traditional): 迷迷糊糊的 - 昏昏沉沉的Hindi: आलसीपन में - चकराया हुआArabic: مُترنِّح - مائل للنوم - مشوش الذهنBengali: অবশ - ঝিমুনে - ঘুম ঘুমেRussian: сонный - заторможенныйJapanese: ぼんやりした - ふらふらしたVietnamese: choáng váng - mơ màngKorean: 몽롱한 - 머리가 멍한Turkish: sersemlemiş - mahmurUrdu: بدمزاج - سست - غنودگی کا شکارIndonesian: mengantuk - lemas
Example Sentences
After the surgery, she was a bit groggy.
basic
I always feel groggy when I wake up early.
basic
He felt groggy because he hadn’t slept much.
basic
"Sorry, I’m still groggy—need coffee to wake up!"
natural
I was so groggy this morning I almost missed my bus.
natural
The medicine made me a bit groggy, so I took a nap.
natural