anesthetized

adj — 2 senses

anesthetized

adj

1

Subject to anesthesia

2

Figuratively Made to be unfeeling, alienated and emotionless.

Well, look behind the eyes, it's a hollow, hallow, anesthetized, save-my-own-ass-screw-these-guys smoke-and-mirror lockdown.2003, R.E.M., “Bad Day”, in The Best of R.E.M.: In Time 1988-2003:

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