shell-shocked

Definition

  • adjective: affected with battle fatigue
  • adjective: affected with combat fatigue

Examples

  • She was 'shell-shocked' when she heard the news.

  • a 'shell-shocked' veteran

Movie quotes

  • (..) with a high-lofted ball. Desperation time, really, for Real Madrid. The super sub with a super goal! Two-two! Arsenal's shell-shocked. The Bernab'u is rocking. They really believe they could win this final now. They've scored once in stoppage time. Can they do it again? (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream