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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He has complained of facial numbness and hearing loss in his left ear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Munro said headaches were a symptom of migraine attacks, but so too are "visual disturbances, nausea and vomiting, sometimes numbness and tingling, sometimes abdominal pain, sometimes dizziness".
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
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
Low B12 can cause anaemia, fatigue, nerve problems, numbness or tingling, and sometimes memory problems or confusion.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026
“I cannot fly, anyway, until the numbness leaves my wing.”
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
