愣
dazed; reckless; stubbornly
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to be dazed; to be stupefied; to stare blankly
Describes a state where someone is temporarily unable to react due to shock, surprise, or deep thought.
Hearing this news, he was instantly stupefied.
Don't just stand there dazed, answer the question!
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He was dumbstruck for a long time and couldn't say a word.
adjective
reckless; rash; thoughtless
informalDescribes impulsive, careless behavior. Often used in spoken language, sometimes with a slightly indulgent or critical tone.
You're such a reckless kid, you didn't even think before acting!
Drive carefully, don't be so rash.
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He does things in a reckless and thoughtless way, which makes people uneasy.
adverb
stubbornly; perversely; willfully
dialectIndicates doing something against reason, advice, or expectation. Often expresses frustration. This usage is dialectal but widely understood.
Knowing it was wrong, he stubbornly went ahead and did it anyway.
Everyone advised him not to go, but he insisted on going.
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The weather forecast said it would rain, but he willfully didn't bring an umbrella.