comatose

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The good collides with the bad at such an intense pace that the resulting impact leaves the film comatose.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Some animals fall into a lethargic and comatose state, while others can turn aggressive.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

Recovery comes in stages: from a comatose state to disorientation, then aggressive reawakening—when the animals are most dangerous due to lingering neurological effects.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

Male sea lions can be kept in the same pen when they’re in a comatose state, but once they start waking up, they can become aggressive because of the neurological effects of the toxin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2025

Although Fig was practically comatose, I remained frozen at the event horizon.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas