Main Entry:

numb

Pronunciation:

\ˈnəm\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English nomen, from past participle of nimen to take — more at nim

Date:

14th century

1 : devoid of sensation especially as a result of cold or anesthesia 2 : devoid of emotion : indifferent

— numb transitive verb

— numb·ly \ˈnəm-lē\ adverb

— numb·ness noun