Synonyms of groggy

groggy

adjective

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dazed
• confused
• dizzy
• woozy
• befuddled
• addled
• weak
• giddy
• reeling
• swimmy
• faint
• whirling
• vertiginous
• light-headed
• aswoon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stable
• clearheaded
• steady

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of groggy

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

Following sedation, cats might be groggy, sleepy and quieter, a Pets Radar article reported. —Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

There's nothing worse than tossing and turning all night and waking up groggy and exhausted — especially during the busy holiday gift-shopping season. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024