Daze Meaning in English
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Definition
A state of confusion, shock, or not fully understanding what's happening, often because of surprise or a blow to the head.
Usage & Nuances
'Daze' is a noun and sometimes a verb. Common in 'in a daze.' Refers to mental confusion, often from shock, surprise, tiredness, or a physical blow. Not used for general sleepiness; different from 'daze off' (not standard).
Spanish: aturdimiento - confusiónPortuguese (BR): estado de atordoamento - confusãoPortuguese (PT): estado de atordoamento - confusãoChinese (Simplified): 迷茫 - 茫然Chinese (Traditional): 迷茫 - 茫然Hindi: अवाक स्थिति - चकित अवस्थाArabic: ذهول - ارتباكBengali: আবিষ্টতা - হতবুদ্ধি (মানসিক অবস্থা)Russian: оцепенение - ступор - замешательствоJapanese: ぼう然Vietnamese: choáng váng - ngơ ngácKorean: 멍한 상태 - 어리둥절함Turkish: sersemlik - şaşkınlıkUrdu: تحیر - بدحواسیIndonesian: linglung - kebingungan
Example Sentences
She answered the teacher's question in a daze, barely remembering what she said.
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After the accident, he sat in a daze for hours.
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She walked around in a daze, not knowing what to do.
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The loud noise left him in a daze.
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"Sorry, I'm still in a daze after all that happened yesterday."
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When he got the news, he stared at the wall in a daze for minutes.
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