dazed
Americanadjective
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stunned or stupefied, as by a blow or shock.
After being struck hard on the head by a kicked ball, the dazed forward continued to play despite a painful headache.
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overwhelmed by something impressive; dazzled.
It took 10 hours and 39 minutes for the Grand Master to topple the final king, leaving the chess community dazed and amazed.
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It took me a moment to realize why the meal left me a little dazed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The 23-year-old appeared dazed as he received medical treatment and was helped off the pitch.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Back to Charlotte, North Carolina they'll go on Thursday; battered and dazed, uncertain of their future in this tournament, if they have one.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The two dazed pilots jettisoned what was left of the canopy and jumped into the water, dodging the rotor blades, seconds before the helicopter sank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
When she hesitated, kind of dazed, he pushed her toward the church’s big open door.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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