In a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock.
He had a dazed expression on his face. Lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow. Was stupid from fatigue. dazed, stunned, stupefied, stupid
A mute appeal. A silent curse. Best grief is tongueless. The words stopped at her lips unsounded. Unspoken grief. Choking exasperation and wordless shame. mute, tongueless, unspoken, wordless