Hebetude
noun | /hebetude/
A state of mental dullness, sluggishness, or reduced alertness.
Hebetude
noun | /hebetude/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDA state of mental dullness, sluggishness, or reduced alertness.
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"After the long illness, he struggled to shake off his hebetude. Means: After being ill for a long time, he found it hard to overcome his mental sluggishness."
"The heat left the workers in a state of hebetude. Means: The heat made the workers feel mentally dull and lethargic."
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Hebetude describes a head that feels heavy and dull, with thought and alertness slowed down.
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