CATATONIC Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

catatonic

adjective

ˌka-tə-ˈtä-nik

Definition of catatonic

as in blank

not expressing any emotion a catatonic stare was all that the neglected resident of the nursing home seemed capable of

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Recent Examples of catatonic Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 But Gargano was still catatonic. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026 Unbeknownst to the couple, their daughter was subject to a terrifying ritual and emerges from her slumber in a catatonic state that quickly turns into a living nightmare for the family. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 By the 1950s, these three subtypes were known as paranoid, hebephrenic, and catatonic, respectively. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catatonic

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More than 17 of the 26 pages provided were either blank or completely redacted, with large black boxes covering entire messages rather than specific pieces of sensitive information.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Eligible military and overseas voters can receive blank ballots by mail, email or fax.

— Sergio Candido, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

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In comments shared on social media, many claimed her face appeared frozen and motionless, her expressions nonexistent.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The Griffith Park merry-go-round, which turned 100 this year, stands motionless, many of its 66 wooden horses weathered and caught mid-ascent.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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