Basic Details
Word: Dazed
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling confused or unable to think clearly, often due to surprise or shock.
Synonyms: Stunned, bewildered, confused, daft
Antonyms: Clear-headed, alert, aware
Idioms and Phrases
- Dazed and confused: A phrase describing someone who is very bewildered or unclear about what is happening. Example: "After waking up from a deep sleep, I felt dazed and confused about the time."
- Dazed in a daze: To feel lost and out of it, usually after experiencing something shocking. Example: "She was dazed in a daze after hearing the surprising news."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the accident, he sat on the side of the road, dazed and unsure of where he was.
Example 2: The loud explosion left the students dazed and frightened, wondering what had just happened.
Example 3: When he heard he had won the competition, he felt dazed as he couldn't believe it was true.
Fun Fact
The word "dazed" comes from the Middle English word "dase," which means to stun or to confuse. It has been used in various forms for centuries to describe a lack of clarity or awareness.
Famous Quote
"He was dazed, as if the world had turned upside down." Unattributed
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dazed" mean?
a) Happy and cheerful
b) Confused and unable to think clearly
c) Very angry
d) Energetic and lively
Answer: b) Confused and unable to think clearly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dazed"?
a) Clear-headed
b) Stunned
c) Aware
d) Alert
Answer: b) Stunned
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "dazed"?
a) Bewildered
b) Confused
c) Alert
d) Stunned
Answer: c) Alert
4. Which sentence uses "dazed" correctly?
a) After the long drive, she felt dazed and ready for sleep.
b) He dazed his bike up the hill.
c) The dog was dazed in the park.
d) She dazed the cake with frosting.
Answer: a) After the long drive, she felt dazed and ready for sleep.
5. Which idiom means feeling confused?
a) Dazed in a daze
b) Clear as day
c) A piece of cake
d) On cloud nine
Answer: a) Dazed in a daze
