shell-shocked

shell–shocked

adj

Definition of SHELL-SHOCKED

1

: affected with combat fatigue

2

: mentally confused, upset, or exhausted as a result of excessive stress

First Known Use of SHELL-SHOCKED

1916

Related to SHELL-SHOCKED

Synonyms: shell-shocked, stressed

Antonyms: clearheaded, unconfused

Related Words: burned-out (or burnt-out), exhausted, knackered [British], tired, worn-out; undone, unmanned, unnerved, unstrung; edgy, nervous, tense, uneasy; agitated, disturbed, perturbed, troubled, upset; aggravated, angry, annoyed, exasperated, irritated

Near Antonyms: laid-back, relaxed, rested; carefree, devil-may-care, happy-go-lucky, lighthearted, unconcerned

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