hebetation

/ˌhɛbəˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. The state or process of becoming dull, sluggish, or less sharp in mind or senses.
    • His hebetation was obvious when he couldn't follow the simple instructions.
    • The medication's side effect included a mild hebetation of the senses.
    • The hebetation caused by the long flight made it hard to read.
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