shell-shocked
shell-shocked · more shell-shocked · most shell-shocked
Stunned or mentally unbalanced by prolonged stress such as experienced in combat or…Stunned or mentally unbalanced by prolonged stress such as experienced in combat or under fire (shell-fire); suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Meaning
2 senses(dated)Stunned or mentally unbalanced by prolonged stress such as experienced in combat or under fire (shell-fire); suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
(figuratively)Confused as a result of a traumatic experience.
Forms
more shell-shocked, most shell-shocked| Comparative | more shell-shocked Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most shell-shocked Lesson |
regular
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form