comatose

adjective
UK: /ˈkɒmətoʊs/
US: /ˈkoʊmətoʊs/

  1. In a state of deep unconsciousness; unable to respond to stimuli.

    1. The accident left him comatose for several weeks.
    2. After the surgery, she remained comatose and unresponsive to any external stimuli.

  2. Lacking alertness or energy; sluggish or inert.

    1. The heat made me feel comatose all afternoon.
    2. After such a big meal, I felt utterly comatose and could barely move from the couch.

Synonyms

insensible lethargic inert torpid unconscious

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "comatose" in English means: In a state of deep unconsciousness; unable to respond to stimuli., Lacking alertness or energy; sluggish or inert..

The phonetic transcription of "comatose" is /ˈkɒmətoʊs/ in British English and /ˈkoʊmətoʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "comatose": insensible, lethargic, inert, torpid, unconscious.

Example usage of "comatose": "The accident left him comatose for several weeks.". More examples on the page.