numb

Example Sentences

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I felt like I was an extra in a BritBox drama and I couldn’t stop taking photos despite my numb fingers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“I mean, for people to say, ‘I can’t watch the news, I’m numb, I’m overwhelmed, I have to tune out,’ is so much privilege talking, because they can tune out, because they’re safe,” Constantino said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

"I feel a bit numb, a bit emotionless," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

"I was just numb, it was almost as if it wasn't real," Malcolm said.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

My body’s numb, and my face is sticky from tears.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam