DAZE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

Example: his mother's death left him in a daze; he was numb with shock

Categories: Stupefaction

Part of speech: Noun

confusion characterized by lack of clarity

Categories: Confusion, Mental confusion, Confusedness, Muddiness, Disarray

The word "daze" comes from Middle Dutch dasen, which comes from Old Norse *dasa. Many other languages have similar words:

dazed – A related word in the same word family.

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