In a daze
adjective phrase
Feeling confused, usually as a result of a sudden or unexpected event.
After the car accident, he was in a daze.
Often appears as...
- walking in a daze
- sat in a daze
adjective phrase
Feeling lost in thought or in a dream.
She was in a daze after her daydream.
Often appears as...
- lost in a daze
- fell into a daze
Usage tips
Poetic
adjective phrase
Feeling confused, usually as a result of a sudden or unexpected event.
After the car accident, he was in a daze.
Often appears as...
- walking in a daze
- sat in a daze
adjective phrase
Feeling lost in thought or in a dream.
She was in a daze after her daydream.
Often appears as...
- lost in a daze
- fell into a daze
Usage tips
Poetic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion after shock
Used when someone is bewildered following a surprising event, like an accident.
After hearing the news, she just stood there in a daze.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary state
Refers to a short, sudden period of confusion, not a long-term condition.
I was in a daze for a few minutes after the loud bang.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical expression
May describe someone staring blankly or moving without purpose.
He wandered around in a daze after the play ended.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion after shock
Used when someone is bewildered following a surprising event, like an accident.
After hearing the news, she just stood there in a daze.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary state
Refers to a short, sudden period of confusion, not a long-term condition.
I was in a daze for a few minutes after the loud bang.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical expression
May describe someone staring blankly or moving without purpose.
He wandered around in a daze after the play ended.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion after shock
Used when someone is bewildered following a surprising event, like an accident.
After hearing the news, she just stood there in a daze.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary state
Refers to a short, sudden period of confusion, not a long-term condition.
I was in a daze for a few minutes after the loud bang.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical expression
May describe someone staring blankly or moving without purpose.
He wandered around in a daze after the play ended.
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