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Awakeness: meaning, definitions and examples

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awakeness

 

[ əˈweɪk.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of being awake

Awakeness refers to the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings. It is the opposite of being asleep or unconscious. Awakeness is characterized by alertness, attention, and responsiveness to stimuli.

Synonyms

alertness, awareness, consciousness, vigilance.

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Word Description / Examples
awakeness

This word is used to describe the state of being awake, especially after sleeping or resting. It's not very common in everyday language.

  • The awakeness she felt after a good night's sleep was refreshing
alertness

Alertness is used to describe a state of being attentive and ready to respond, often in situations requiring quick reactions.

  • Driving at night requires a high level of alertness
consciousness

Consciousness is used to describe the state of being awake and able to think, perceive, and recognize one's surroundings. It is often used in more serious or philosophical contexts.

  • After the accident, he regained consciousness in the hospital
awareness

Awareness is used to describe the state of knowing or being conscious of something, often related to understanding or mindfulness.

  • She was aware of the environmental issues affecting her community
vigilance

Vigilance implies a state of careful and continuous attention, often to avoid danger or problems. It can have a slight negative connotation due to the implied constant worry or need for caution.

  • The security guards maintained their vigilance throughout the night

Examples of usage

  • She experienced a heightened sense of awakeness after a good night's sleep.
  • His awakeness allowed him to quickly respond to the emergency situation.
  • The medication caused drowsiness, leading to a decrease in awakeness.
  • The alarm clock jolted her into awakeness each morning.
  • The newborn baby's awakeness at odd hours of the night was exhausting for the parents.

Translations

Translations of the word "awakeness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vigília

🇮🇳 जाग्रति

🇩🇪 Wachheit

🇮🇩 kesadaran

🇺🇦 пильність

🇵🇱 czujność

🇯🇵 目覚め

🇫🇷 éveil

🇪🇸 vigilia

🇹🇷 uyanıklık

🇰🇷 각성

🇸🇦 اليقظة

🇨🇿 bdělost

🇸🇰 bdelosť

🇨🇳 觉醒

🇸🇮 budnost

🇮🇸 vaka

🇰🇿 ояну

🇬🇪 ცოცხალი

🇦🇿 oyanma

🇲🇽 vigilia

Etymology

The word 'awakeness' is derived from the verb 'awaken', which has Old English and Germanic roots. The concept of awakeness has been studied in psychology and neuroscience, focusing on the brain mechanisms that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and consciousness. Understanding awakeness is essential for analyzing cognitive processes and behavior.

See also: awaken, awakened, awakening, reawakening.