to suddenly see the light; to become enlightened all of a sudden

In a daze; distracted; having a wandering or clouded mind

suddenly; all of a sudden; (often of realization) in a flash

as if; as though; rather like

(idiom) absent-minded; in a trance; dazed; unable to concentrate or not being fully aware of one's surroundings

Feeling as though a generation has passed (historically referring to a 30-year period); used to describe a sense of being overwhelmed by how much things have changed over time

to be in a daze; to be absentminded or in a trance-like state

to be in a trance; absent-minded or distracted; mentally unsettled

To feel as if one is in a different world or that an entire lifetime has passed due to great changes over time; like a thing of the previous generation.

to be distracted or in a trance; to be unsettled in spirit or unable to concentrate

to be as if; to be rather like

distraught; mentally confused or unsettled; perturbed in mind

absentminded; distracted; in a daze

indistinct and blurred; bewildering or confusing to the eye

disheartened, depressed, or discouraged in appearance; feeling sad and frustrated

(variant form) as if a whole lifetime has passed; feeling like one is in a different world or era

to have a sudden realization; to see the light all of a sudden

to be off in another world or suffer a lapse in concentration; to have one's mind wander

(literary) dispirited; dejected; disheartened; discouraged