Definition:
Numb describes a dulling of sensation, as though nerves have gone quiet. It can be physical—cold hands, tingling skin—or emotional, when feeling becomes distant and muted. The word suggests protection through absence, a buffer against intensity. Numbness often makes the world feel slightly far away. It captures the quiet aftermath of shock, fatigue, or deep cold.
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