1. plural of numbness; the state of being unable to feel or having reduced sensation in a part of the body
Usage: typically used in medical or physical contexts
2. plural of numbness; the state of being emotionally unresponsive or indifferent
Usage: used in psychological or emotional contexts

Examples

• The patient reported several numbnesses in her fingers after the surgery.
• Prolonged stress can lead to emotional numbnesses that affect relationships.
• He experienced periodic numbnesses in his legs due to the nerve condition.
• The medication caused temporary numbnesses in the treated area.
• After the accident, she felt various numbnesses throughout her body.
• Grief sometimes brings numbnesses that make it hard to engage with others.