
Groggy
Not just tired
Groggy implies a struggle with both mental and physical activities, not just feeling sleepy.
I tried to answer emails, but I was too groggy to focus.
Temporary state
Groggy is used for a temporary condition, often just after waking up or during illness.
She was groggy every morning until her first cup of coffee.
Recovery period
Use 'groggy' for the time when someone is recovering from being knocked out or anesthetized.
He was still groggy after the anesthesia wore off.
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