sleeplessness
/'sli:plisnis/
Definition
Noun A state or condition of being unable to sleep, characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing non-restorative sleep. It refers to the experience of wakefulness during the time intended for sleep.
Usage
"Sleeplessness" is an uncountable noun used to describe the general condition or experience of poor sleep. It is often used in medical, psychological, and everyday contexts to discuss a symptom or temporary state. * The sleeplessness caused by anxiety can be very frustrating. * Chronic sleeplessness should be discussed with a doctor. * A common cause of temporary sleeplessness is jet lag.
Examples
- The constant noise from the construction site led to a night of utter sleeplessness.
- She suffered from sleeplessness for weeks after the stressful event.
- Sleeplessness is a frequent complaint among new parents.
Advanced Usage
- "to battle/fight sleeplessness": to actively try to overcome the inability to sleep.
- He drank herbal tea to battle his sleeplessness.
- "a bout of sleeplessness": a short period of time experiencing sleep difficulties.
- She experienced a brief bout of sleeplessness during her exams.
Variants and Related Words
- Sleepless (adjective): Describing someone who is not sleeping or a period without sleep.
- He spent a sleepless night worrying.
- Insomnia (noun): The more formal and clinical term for chronic or severe sleeplessness, often implying a sleep disorder.
- "Sleeplessness" is often used interchangeably with "insomnia," though the latter typically suggests a more persistent condition.
Synonyms
- Wakefulness: The state of being awake, especially when one should be asleep.
- Insomnia: (See note in Variants and Related Words).
- Restlessness: Inability to rest or relax, which can be a cause or symptom of sleeplessness.
Antonyms
- Sleepiness: The feeling of needing or being ready to sleep.
- Slumber: A period of sleep.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Tossing and turning: A phrase describing physical restlessness in bed, often due to sleeplessness.
- He was tossing and turning all night due to his sleeplessness.
Noun
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a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
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accept your wakefulness and sleep in its own contrary way is more likely to come
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