100 Examples of sentences containing the adjective "numb"

Definition

The adjective numb describes a state of being unable to feel physical sensations or emotions. It can refer to a loss of feeling in a specific part of the body or an emotional state characterized by indifference or a lack of responsiveness.

1. Physical Meaning: Lacking sensation in a specific area of the body, often due to cold, injury, or medical conditions.
2. Emotional Meaning: Feeling emotionally detached, indifferent, or unable to respond to feelings.

Synonyms

• Insensitive
• Unfeeling
• Deadened
• Stunned
• Dull
• Unresponsive
• Disconnected
• Impassive

Antonyms

• Sensitive
• Responsive
• Aware
• Feeling
• Alert
• Engaged
• Affected

Examples

1. After sitting in the same position for hours, my legs felt numb.
2. The cold weather left my fingers numb and aching.
3. She felt numb after hearing the tragic news.
4. The dentist's injection made my mouth numb for the procedure.
5. He looked at her with a numb expression, unable to process the information.
6. The medication left him feeling numb and disoriented.
7. When the accident happened, time seemed to stand still, and I felt numb.
8. My toes were numb from walking barefoot in the snow.
9. After the breakup, she went through a period of feeling numb and isolated.
10. The freezing water made her entire body feel numb.
11. His numb response to the crisis worried his friends.
12. I couldn't tell if the pain was severe or if I was just numb to it.
13. The shock left her feeling emotionally numb.
14. He tried to shake off the numb feeling in his arms.
15. She stared at the screen, her mind feeling numb to the chaotic events unfolding.
16. The numb sensation spread from his fingertips to his wrist.
17. After the long meeting, I felt mentally numb.
18. The numb ache in my back persisted after the workout.
19. The loss was so great that it left him feeling numb for weeks.
20. She wrapped her hands around the coffee mug to warm her numb fingers.
21. His heart felt numb after years of emotional turmoil.
22. The athlete played through the pain, ignoring the numb feeling in his leg.
23. It was hard to feel anything when I was so numb inside.
24. The icy wind made her cheeks feel numb.
25. He tried to express his feelings, but they felt numb and distant.
26. The numb throb in my temples signaled that I needed to rest.
27. I watched the movie with a numb expression, hardly absorbing the plot.
28. The numb pain in his shoulder was a constant reminder of the injury.
29. She felt numb after the long flight and lack of sleep.
30. The sudden change left me feeling numb and confused.
31. He shook his head in disbelief, feeling numb to the situation.
32. The cold water made his feet feel numb as he waded in.
33. After the surgery, his foot was still numb from anesthesia.
34. The emotional toll of the event left her feeling numb.
35. My fingers were numb after being outside in the cold for too long.
36. It’s difficult to process grief when you feel so numb.
37. She felt numb to the criticism and didn't let it affect her.
38. The numb feeling lingered long after the cold had passed.
39. I was so tired that my thoughts began to feel numb and jumbled.
40. The news of the tragedy left the entire community feeling numb.
41. He felt numb when he realized he had lost everything.
42. The numb sensation in his fingers was a sign of poor circulation.
43. She sat in silence, her mind feeling numb to the chaos around her.
44. The emotional scars made it hard for him to feel anything but numb.
45. I couldn’t tell if it was the cold or just a numb feeling in my heart.
46. The numb ache in my back was a reminder to stretch more often.
47. He stared at the wall, feeling completely numb to his surroundings.
48. The cold air made her earlobes feel numb.
49. After the argument, he felt emotionally numb and exhausted.
50. She rubbed her arms to bring back feeling to her numb skin.
51. The news report was so shocking that I felt numb after watching it.
52. His hands were numb from the cold, making it difficult to write.
53. The numb feeling in my legs made it hard to walk properly.
54. Watching the documentary left him feeling numb and reflective.
55. She felt a numb sense of dread as the deadline approached.
56. The numb feeling in my fingers was concerning after the long hike.
57. He walked through the crowd with a numb expression on his face.
58. She couldn't muster any excitement; everything felt numb.
59. The intense cold left her body feeling numb all over.
60. He felt a numb shock when he heard the verdict.
61. The numb sensation in his leg made him worry about nerve damage.
62. The emotional weight of the situation left her feeling numb.
63. I tried to shake off the numb feeling by moving around.
64. The frigid temperatures made my ears feel numb.
65. After being on the couch all day, I felt numb and stiff.
66. The numb feeling in her heart matched the gray skies outside.
67. His reaction to the bad news was strangely numb.
68. She realized she had grown numb to the pain over time.
69. The numb feeling in my feet reminded me to keep moving.
70. He was left feeling numb after the emotional rollercoaster.
71. The freezing water made her skin feel numb.
72. She felt a numb sense of loss after her friend moved away.
73. The numb sensation spread up her arm after she slept on it wrong.
74. She walked through the park feeling numb and detached.
75. The numb ache in my heart felt unbearable at times.
76. Cold air rushed in, making my face feel numb.
77. He felt numb as he stood by the gravesite.
78. The numb feeling in her belly was a sign of anxiety.
79. She shook her head, trying to clear the numb fog in her mind.
80. The sudden loss left everyone feeling numb and speechless.
81. I rubbed my hands together to warm my numb fingers.
82. The numb feeling didn't go away, even after several minutes.
83. He looked at his teammates with a numb expression after the loss.
84. The numb sensation in my toes was concerning during the hike.
85. She felt a numb acceptance of her situation.
86. The numb ache in his chest was persistent and worrying.
87. My fingers were numb as I typed on the cold keyboard.
88. The shock of the news left me feeling numb for hours.
89. The numb sensation after the fall worried him.
90. She felt numb when she realized she had no friends left.
91. The cold water made his whole body feel numb.
92. The numb feeling lingered long after the event was over.
93. She was surprised by how numb she felt during the ceremony.
94. The numb pain in his back was a reminder to seek help.
95. I felt numb after hearing about the disaster.
96. The medication made her feel numb and out of sorts.
97. His numb demeanor made it difficult to connect with him.
98. The winter wind made her cheeks feel numb.
99. He felt a numb sense of disbelief after the diagnosis.
100. The numb sensation in his body made him worry about his health.