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comatose Synonyms

Another word for comatose

Choosing another word for comatose depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of, relating to, or in a state of coma; deeply unconscious and unresponsive to external stimuli.

Usage Example

"The patient remained unconscious for three days following the severe head injury before gradually regaining consciousness."

Strongest
unconscious
unresponsive
Strong
insensible
senseless
inanimate

• adjective (Context 2)

Extremely lethargic, sluggish, or inactive, as if in a deep sleep.

Usage Example

"After eating the heavy holiday meal, most of the guests felt completely lethargic on the living room sofa."

Strongest
lethargic
Strong
torpid
sluggish
stuporous
listless
inert
somnolent
drowsy

Opposites of comatose

The opposite of comatose shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

conscious
energetic
responsive
lively
active
awake
animated
alert
See all opposites of comatose

• Nearby Words

coma
comanage
comanager
comatose
comb
combat
combatant

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Comatose. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/comatose
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