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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The 53-year-old senator began experiencing numbness in his arm and was taken to a local hospital, where doctors determined he had suffered a stroke.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
He has complained of facial numbness and hearing loss in his left ear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 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
But 19 days later, the boy began experiencing numbness and swelling on his face.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
With each oarstroke the numbness of my arms increased.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
