Meaning
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
Etymology
Origin: Old Norse
From the past participle of nim (“to take”). Compare German benommen (“dazed, numb”) and Old Norse numinn. The final ⟨b⟩ is a later addition; it was never pronounced, and did not appear in the original word.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
sensiblesensitive
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: