shell-shocked

== English == === Alternative forms === shellshocked, shell shocked === Adjective === shell-shocked (comparative more shell-shocked, superlative most shell-shocked) (dated) Stunned or mentally unbalanced by prolonged stress such as experienced in combat or under fire (shell-fire); suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. (figuratively) Confused as a result of a traumatic experience. === See also === battle fatigue combat fatigue PTSD shell shock