groggier; groggiest
: weak and unsteady on the feet or in action
Examples of groggy in a Sentence
I'm still a little groggy from my nap.
The medicine sometimes makes patients groggy.
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You’re bound to have a better day if you’re refreshed and energized versus tired and groggy.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
After adopting his wife Victoria Ratliff's (Parker Posey) lorazepam habit in an attempt to manage his stress, a groggy Timothy joins his family in their villa wearing nothing but a robe.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Your doom-scrolling brain will thank you for the Circadian rhythm reset, and your groggy self will appreciate the thoughtful Daylight Savings Time assist.
—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
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
After adopting his wife Victoria Ratliff's (Parker Posey) lorazepam habit in an attempt to manage his stress, a groggy Timothy joins his family in their villa wearing nothing but a robe.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Your doom-scrolling brain will thank you for the Circadian rhythm reset, and your groggy self will appreciate the thoughtful Daylight Savings Time assist.
—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
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“Groggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groggy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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