daze

noun
UK: /deɪz/
US: /deɪz/

  1. A state of being unable to think clearly or react normally, especially because of shock or confusion.

    1. After the accident, he wandered around in a daze.
    2. The loud noise left her in a daze, unable to understand what had happened.

Synonyms

confuse stun amaze bewilder stupefy
daze verb

  1. To stun or confuse someone, making them unable to think clearly.

    1. The bright light seemed to daze her.
    2. The sudden announcement dazed the entire team, affecting their performance.

  2. To be unable to think clearly or react normally.

    1. I was dazed for a moment after hitting my head.
    2. He was dazed and confused after waking up from the operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "daze": confuse, stun, amaze, bewilder, stupefy.

Example usage of "daze": "After the accident, he wandered around in a daze.". More examples on the page.