stupefaction

noun
UK: /ˌstjuːpəˈfækʃən/
US: /ˌstuːpəˈfækʃən/

  1. A state of shock or numbness, making you unable to think or react properly.

    1. Her stupefaction was clear after the accident.
    2. The news left him in a state of utter stupefaction, unable to process the information.

  2. Great surprise or astonishment.

    1. He stared in stupefaction at the magic trick.
    2. Complete stupefaction filled the audience as the magician vanished into thin air.

Synonyms

astonishment bewilderment shock daze amazement

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stupefaction" in English means: A state of shock or numbness, making you unable to think or react properly., Great surprise or astonishment..

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

Synonyms for "stupefaction": astonishment, bewilderment, shock, daze, amazement.

Example usage of "stupefaction": "Her stupefaction was clear after the accident.". More examples on the page.