as in dazed
not able to think or move normally because of being tired, sick, etc.
I'm still a little groggy from my nap. The medicine sometimes makes patients groggy.
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Your doom-scrolling brain will thank you for the Circadian rhythm reset, and your groggy self will appreciate the thoughtful Daylight Savings Time assist.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Trouble sleeping can make people feel worn out, groggy and less alert.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
While hydration is essential for overall wellness and sleep quality, drinking too much liquid close to bedtime can lead to frequent nighttime bathroom trips, disrupt deep sleep cycles, and cause a groggy morning.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
People in this category typically wake up around 7:30 a.m., are groggy in the morning and are most productive between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m., according to the Sleep Foundation.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Trouble sleeping can make people feel worn out, groggy and less alert.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
While hydration is essential for overall wellness and sleep quality, drinking too much liquid close to bedtime can lead to frequent nighttime bathroom trips, disrupt deep sleep cycles, and cause a groggy morning.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
People in this category typically wake up around 7:30 a.m., are groggy in the morning and are most productive between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m., according to the Sleep Foundation.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Groggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groggy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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