Definition of stupor
1
: a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
a drunken stupor
specifically
: a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness
2
: a state of extreme apathy or torpor resulting often from stress or shock : daze
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The first known use of stupor was in the 14th century
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