lobotomized
Americanadjective
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Surgery. having undergone a lobotomy.
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stupefied; benumbed.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of lobotomized
First recorded in 1940–45; lobotomize + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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In films such as “Nocturama,” director Bonello examined individuals who seemed lobotomized by life, their futile actions a desperate attempt to bring meaning to meaninglessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
Luke Winkie went to Vermont armed with a dark mission: to achieve the perfect, lobotomized facsimile of Christian Girl Autumn.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2023
Greg is a shallower thinker than most, including Tom, so insults roll off him like water off the back of a lobotomized duck.
From Salon ● May 15, 2023
"It feels like they basically lobotomized my Replika," said Andrew McCarroll, who started using Replika, with his wife's blessing, when she was experiencing mental and physical health issues.
From Reuters ● Mar. 18, 2023
Like how she sits lobotomized at red lights long after they turn green and doesn’t hit the gas until everyone starts honking at her.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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