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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Myelin loss can lead to numbness, pain, difficulty walking, and problems with memory and thinking.
From Science Daily ● May 27, 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
And more serious concerns such as a stroke need to be ruled out when dizziness or vertigo is accompanied by severe imbalance, double vision, slurred speech, weakness, numbness, trouble walking or decreased alertness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Worse than normalization; we have descended into numbness.
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2026
Cole breathed deeply, once again feeling the icy numbness creep into his body.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
