English · Body & Health
numb
/nʌm/
[/nʌm/]
unable to feel anything
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Unable to feel anything, usually because of cold or pressure. It can also describe a lack of strong emotion.
Example
My fingers went numb in the cold.
My fingers went numb in the cold.
Etymology
From Middle English 'nomen' (taken, seized), past participle of 'nimen'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for loss of feeling in the body and emotions.