as in dazed
not able to think or move normally because of being tired, sick, etc.
I'm still a little groggy from my nap. The medicine sometimes makes patients groggy.
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Recent Examples of groggy
Twins trainer Nick Paparesta said Jeffers appeared to be improving early Saturday, but some symptoms — like feeling groggy — didn’t disappear late in the day.
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David Brown, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
Over time, these practices can make nights less miserable and mornings far less groggy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
With this in mind, learning how to style a bed can make all the difference between a peaceful sleep and waking up feeling groggy and uninspired.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2025
Credit to the touch of vulnerability goes to Drake’s mushy writing and 40’s groggy production that Wayne makes sexier and more emotional.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
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David Brown, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
Over time, these practices can make nights less miserable and mornings far less groggy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
With this in mind, learning how to style a bed can make all the difference between a peaceful sleep and waking up feeling groggy and uninspired.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2025
Credit to the touch of vulnerability goes to Drake’s mushy writing and 40’s groggy production that Wayne makes sexier and more emotional.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groggy
dazed
Adjective
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When Ron takes a seat, the chair falls out from under him and breaks, leaving him dazed and sprawled on the floor.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
13 Oct. 2025
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Philadelphia’s defense seemed dazed and ill-prepared for Dart’s precision, composure and dual-threat ability.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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