stuporous

stuporous — adjective

  • stuporouspositive
  • more stuporouscomparative
  • most stuporoussuperlative

1. in a state of being almost completely unconscious, unable to wake up fully or re

1.形容詞C2
釋義

in a state of being almost completely unconscious, unable to wake up fully or respond normally, usually because of drugs, illness, or a serious injury.

例句

After the surgery, Ezra remained stuporous for several hours before slowly waking up.

remain + stuporous for expressing duration

The paramedics found the driver stuporous and slumped over the steering wheel.

found + [person] + stuporous describing discovered state

同義詞
  • comatose

    stronger — describes complete unconsciousness rather than the semi-conscious state of stupor

  • dazed

    milder — describes temporary confusion without loss of consciousness

  • semi-conscious

    more precise medical term for the same state

反義詞
  • alert

    fully awake and responsive, the opposite of stuporous

  • conscious

    aware and able to respond normally

文法句型

be + stuporous

remain + stuporous

stuporous + noun

用法筆記

Predominantly used in medical or clinical contexts. Frequently appears after linking verbs (be, lie, remain, grow) or before nouns describing the person's condition. Distinguish from sense 2, which describes mental sluggishness rather than near-unconsciousness.

常見錯誤

❌After the long flight I felt stuporous and went straight to bed.
✅After the long flight I felt exhausted and went straight to bed.
💡Stuporous describes a much more extreme state of near-unconsciousness, not ordinary tiredness.
❌The medicine made him stupid.
✅The medicine made him stuporous.
💡Stupid means lacking intelligence; stuporous means dazed and nearly unconscious. The two words are unrelated in meaning.

2. extremely slow to think or react because you are exhausted, shocked, or confused

2.形容詞C2
釋義

extremely slow to think or react because you are exhausted, shocked, or confused — for example, staring at a page without reading it after working all night.

例句

After three sleepless nights, Tunde felt stuporous and could barely form a sentence.

feel + stuporous from exhaustion

Mira stared at the exam paper with stuporous confusion, unable to write a single answer.

stuporous confusion — noun-collocation pattern

同義詞
  • dazed

    more common and slightly milder; often used for temporary shock or confusion

  • groggy

    less formal; describes drowsiness and lack of coordination after sleep or illness

  • stunned

    emphasises the shock or surprise element rather than the physical exhaustion

  • stupefied

    similar register; emphasises the inability to think clearly

反義詞
  • sharp

    mentally quick and alert

  • lively

    full of energy and mental engagement

文法句型

be + stuporous

feel + stuporous

stuporous + noun

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense does not imply a medical state of near-unconsciousness. The person can still move and speak, but thinking is extremely slow. Common with causes such as exhaustion, grief, or shock. Often used in literary or journalistic writing.

常見錯誤

❌I felt stuporous after one late night.
✅I felt stuporous after three nights with almost no sleep.
💡Stuporous describes extreme exhaustion, not mild sleepiness.
❌The child was stuporous with excitement.
✅The child was stuporous with exhaustion after the birthday party.
💡Excitement causes the opposite of stupor; only extreme fatigue or shock produces this state.