# stupor

/ˈstupɝ/ (US) · /stjˈuːpɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stupor
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a state of being very sleepy or confused, often because of drugs, alcohol, or a lack of sleep. You might feel like you are in a deep sleep but still awake.

For teachers: a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, typically resulting from intoxication, fatigue, or illness. Often used to describe a mental state of extreme confusion or lack of awareness.

## Examples

- He fell into a deep stupor after taking the medicine.
- The long night of partying left her in a total stupor, unable to focus on her morning classes.
- The patient remained in a drug-induced stupor for several hours, showing little to no response to external stimuli or verbal commands from the medical staff.

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