numb
adjective
deprived of physical sensation or the ability to move.
numbness
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a word derived from
numb.
Example Sentences
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Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease that causes the protective covering of nerves to breakdown, which can lead to numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms, per the Mayo Clinic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Mr. Calder is a skillful transcriber of emotional numbness, but I struggled to find a meaning in this book beyond its admittedly important cautionary lesson: Don’t go out with guys like Chuck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Some develop numbness or tingling in their hands and feet, poor balance, memory problems or what many describe as “brain fog”.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
Steven had been planning his active retirement after a long and decorated career in the civil service, when he began to notice a numbness in his leg.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
A numbness in a numbness hollowed into a numbness...
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
