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Definition of stun

stun

/stʌn/
stun
Adverb:stunningly
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Plural:stuns
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Adjective:stunning
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Past Simple:stunned
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Past Participle:stunned
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Present Participle:stunning
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stun Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To astonish, shock, or overwhelm someone so that they are temporarily unable to react.

Example

"The sudden announcement of the merger seemed to stun the entire board of directors."

2

To knock someone or an animal unconscious or into a dazed state, such as by a physical blow or electric shock.

Example

"Falling from the low branch was enough to stun him for a few seconds."

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• noun

1

The act of stunning, or the condition of being dazed, unconscious, or deeply shocked.

Example

"The athlete recovered quickly from the initial stun of the collision."

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• Nearby Words

stumper
stumpy
stumpy-tailed lizard
stun
stunner
stunning
stunningly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English stunen, from Old French estoner ('to daze, deafen, or astonish'), derived from Vulgar Latin extonare, literally meaning 'to leave someone thunderstruck' (from Latin ex- 'out' and tonare 'to thunder').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stun. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stun
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