brain fog

noun

: a usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly

Examples of brain fog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web About 7% of U.S. adults — nearly 18 million people — report enduring symptoms such as shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and brain fog. Jerome M. Adams, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024 From food cravings to brain fog, blood sugar spikes may be the cause Want to live healthier longer? Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024 Fatigue associated with long COVID has symptoms that can impair daily functioning, such as exhaustion, muscle weakness and aches, and brain fog. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024 Researchers categorized those with long COVID through a scoring system using such symptoms as brain fog, gastrointestinal problems, dizziness and palpitations. Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brain fog 

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Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brain fog was in 1853

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“Brain fog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brain%20fog. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

brain fog

noun
: a usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly
This brain fog can be a result of being overly stressed, tired, carrying extra weight, consuming too many calories or consistently consuming a diet poor in nutrients.Kylie Helgens, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
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