Also means
stupor, numbness of thought
Usage Note
Stumpfsinn describes a blunted, apathetic mental state — either a temperamental dullness or the stupor induced by boredom and routine. The adjective stumpfsinnig (mind-numbingly dull) is quite common.
Examples
"Die monotone Arbeit führte bei ihm zu einem gefährlichen Stumpfsinn."
Natural Translation
The monotonous work led him to a dangerous mental stupor.
Literal Translation
The monotone work led at him to a dangerous dullness-of-mind.
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