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catatonic Synonyms
Another word for catatonic
Choosing another word for catatonic depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Relating to or affected by catatonia, a neuropsychiatric condition marked by muscular rigidity, stupor, and unresponsiveness to external stimuli.
Usage Example
"The patient remained in a stuporous state for several hours before responding to the medication."
Strong
stuporous
unresponsive
Weak
comatose
• adjective (Context 2)
Appearing completely motionless, dazed, or unresponsive, as if in a trance or state of severe shock.
Usage Example
"Exhausted by the grueling exam week, the students sat in immobile silence on the bus ride home."
Strong
immobile
motionless
torpid
inert
lethargic
Weak
listless
Opposites of catatonic
The opposite of catatonic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
animated
responsive
lively
alert
energetic
vivacious
lucid
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Catatonic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/catatonic