Dopey
(adjective)
- Sleepy, drowsy, or groggy, especially as a result of drug use.
- Mentally slow or confused.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from dope, a slang term for opium, + -y.
Examples:
- He felt dopey after taking the sleeping pill.
- She was dopey from staying up too late.
- He was dopey after the long flight.
- The medication made him dopey and he had trouble focusing.
- He was dopey from the anesthesia and couldn't remember anything.