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Dazed vs. Dazzled

Dazed

/deɪzd/
When someone is confused and unable to think clearly, often due to shock or a blow to the head.

Examples:

She walked out of the interview feeling dazed and confused.After the fall, he stood up looking dazed but unharmed.The loud explosion left everyone dazed and disoriented.

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Dazzled

When someone is temporarily blinded or amazed by a bright light or impressive sight.

Examples:

She was dazzled by the city lights after dark.The lecture left everyone dazzled by the speaker's wit.His dazzling smile charmed everyone he met.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Dazed and dazzled both start with daz but have different endings which indicate their meanings.
  • Dazed is often associated with confusion or being stunned mentally, as if your brain is in a haze.
  • Dazzled is related to something bright and dazzling that catches your eyes or attention, often temporarily blinding or overwhelming you with brilliance.
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