100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "numbly"

Definition

The adverb numbly refers to doing something in a way that is lacking sensation or feeling, often indicating a state of emotional or physical numbness. It can describe actions performed without awareness, in a dazed or detached manner.

Synonyms

• Dully
• Indifferently
• Blankly
• Unemotionally
• Impassively
• Listlessly
• Insensibly

Antonyms

• Sensitively
• Emotionally
• Vibrantly
• Actively
• Engaged
• Responsively

Examples

1. She stared numbly at the television, unable to process the news.
2. He walked numbly through the crowd, lost in his thoughts.
3. After hearing the tragic news, she sat numbly in her chair.
4. The soldier responded numbly to the orders, his mind elsewhere.
5. They numbly accepted their fate, feeling no hope left.
6. The child blinked numbly, unable to comprehend the situation.
7. He numbly picked up the pieces of his broken dreams.
8. She laughed numbly, as if the joke had no meaning.
9. The audience sat numbly, processing the shocking ending of the film.
10. He numbly followed the instructions without thinking twice.
11. She felt numbly indifferent to the chaos around her.
12. He numbly agreed to the plan, not wanting to argue.
13. The patient lay numbly on the hospital bed, drugged and unaware.
14. She gazed numbly at the empty street, lost in her thoughts.
15. After the accident, he walked numbly to his car, still in shock.
16. The news hit him numbly, as though it was happening to someone else.
17. She reacted numbly, her emotions suppressed by disbelief.
18. He answered the questions numbly, his mind a fog.
19. They sat numbly in silence, the weight of the moment heavy.
20. She felt herself smile numbly, as if the action was automatic.
21. He stared numbly at his phone, unable to respond to the messages.
22. They listened numbly to the lecture, their minds elsewhere.
23. She completed the task numbly, lacking enthusiasm or energy.
24. He nodded numbly, not really understanding what was said.
25. The memories flooded back numbly, without any emotion.
26. They walked numbly through the park, memories haunting them.
27. She held the letter numbly, not wanting to read it.
28. He sat numbly at his desk, the deadline looming.
29. She felt numbly detached from her surroundings after the incident.
30. They watched the parade numbly, feeling out of place.
31. He numbly accepted the blame, believing it was his fault.
32. She nodded numbly at her boss, not really listening.
33. He numbly fumbled with his keys, too distracted to focus.
34. The world seemed to move numbly around her as she tried to keep up.
35. He stood numbly in the rain, feeling no discomfort.
36. She listened numbly to the radio, the music failing to uplift her.
37. He walked home numbly, his feet moving on autopilot.
38. She read the email numbly, the words blurring together.
39. He sat numbly in the car, staring at the traffic lights.
40. She felt numbly unprepared for what was to come.
41. They discussed the future numbly, unsure of what to say.
42. He numbly realized it was time to move on.
43. She handed in her resignation numbly, feeling detached.
44. The news of his passing hit her numbly, like a dull ache.
45. They cheered numbly, the excitement lost in their grief.
46. He worked numbly, the tasks feeling meaningless.
47. She numbly shook her head, refusing to believe it.
48. They watched the sunset numbly, the beauty lost on them.
49. He felt the weight of the world numbly resting on his shoulders.
50. She numbly chewed her food, her mind elsewhere.
51. He sat numbly in the meeting, his focus gone.
52. She walked numbly along the shore, the waves crashing around her.
53. He stared into space numbly, lost in his thoughts.
54. She felt numbly out of place at the gathering.
55. They greeted each other numbly, the conversation devoid of warmth.
56. He numbly watched the clock, time dragging on.
57. She numbly picked up the phone, not knowing who to call.
58. He replied numbly, his heart not in it.
59. She felt numbly tired, as if she had run a marathon.
60. They stood in line numbly, waiting for their turn.
61. He numbly agreed to their demands, feeling overwhelmed.
62. She moved numbly through the motions, lacking drive.
63. He felt numbly grateful for the support he received.
64. She watched the world go by numbly, feeling disconnected.
65. He numbly packed his bags, the trip feeling surreal.
66. She responded to the compliment numbly, not knowing how to react.
67. He stared numbly at the wall, lost in thought.
68. She walked numbly away from the confrontation, avoiding conflict.
69. They celebrated numbly, the joy overshadowed by sadness.
70. He sat numbly in the coffee shop, the noise fading into the background.
71. She took a deep breath numbly, trying to collect herself.
72. He listened numbly to the music, feeling no connection.
73. She numbly arranged the flowers, her mind elsewhere.
74. He watched the rain fall numbly, feeling detached from everything.
75. She felt numbly appreciative of the small things in life.
76. He stood numbly at the crossroads, unsure of which path to take.
77. She replied numbly, the words escaping her lips automatically.
78. He numbly accepted the invitation, not really wanting to go.
79. She sat numbly on the bench, the park feeling empty.
80. He looked at her numbly, the conversation feeling forced.
81. She felt numbly content, despite the circumstances.
82. He numbly agreed to the terms, feeling pressured.
83. She walked numbly through the door, unaware of her surroundings.
84. He numbly realized he had forgotten something important.
85. She glanced numbly at her watch, time slipping away.
86. He felt numbly hopeful for a better tomorrow.
87. They exchanged numbly pleasantries, the conversation lacking spark.
88. She sat numbly on the couch, the TV droning in the background.
89. He felt numbly overwhelmed by the tasks ahead of him.
90. She walked numbly through the hall, lost in thought.
91. He stared at the floor numbly, avoiding eye contact.
92. She felt numbly grateful for the support, yet distant.
93. He moved numbly through the routine, feeling no enthusiasm.
94. She smiled numbly at the joke, not really understanding it.
95. He sat numbly at the table, the food untouched.
96. She glanced numbly at the photos, memories flooding back.
97. He walked numbly to the podium, feeling unprepared.
98. She felt numbly accepted, yet still an outsider.
99. He listened numbly to the advice, not ready to change.
100. She stepped numbly into the future, uncertain of what lay ahead.