Word
dazed
US/ˈdeɪzd/
UK/dˈeɪzd/
Definition
adj. unable to think clearly or act normally because you are shocked, tired, or have been hit on the head.
adj. experiencing a state of mental confusion or disorientation, often following a physical impact or a psychological shock.
Examples
“He felt dazed after the car accident.”
“The loud explosion left everyone in the room dazed and unsure of what to do next.”
“Emerging from the dark theatre into the bright afternoon sun, the audience stood dazed for a moment as their eyes adjusted to the sudden glare.”
Examples
simple
“He felt dazed after the car accident.”
contextual
“The loud explosion left everyone in the room dazed and unsure of what to do next.”
complex
“Emerging from the dark theatre into the bright afternoon sun, the audience stood dazed for a moment as their eyes adjusted to the sudden glare.”
Real-World Examples
“The 23-year-old appeared dazed as he received medical treatment and was helped off the pitch.” Etymology
From Middle English, from Old Norse dasaðr (“weary”), dasask (“to become weary”), from Proto-Germanic dasōjan-, from the adjective daza-, possibly from a variant of Proto-Indo-European *dʰer- (“to hold, support”), related to Armenian դադարել (dadarel, “to settle, stop, end”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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