benumbed

Definitions of benumbed
  1. adjective
    lacking sensation
    synonyms: asleep, numb
    insensible
    incapable of physical sensation
  2. adjective
    having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
    “the benumbed intellectual faculties can no longer respond”
    synonyms: dulled
    unabsorbed, uninterested
    not having or showing a sense of concern or curiosity
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