Meaning & use

groggy

adjective·Everyday

Weak, dazed, or unsteady, especially after sleep, illness, or being struck.

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I felt groggy all morning after staying up so late finishing the project.

The boxer looked groggy after taking a hard punch in the final round.

A note on using this word

Commonly used for the temporary fogginess after waking, anesthesia, illness, or a physical blow.

Words with a similar meaning

dazedwoozydrowsy

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