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Drowsiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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drowsiness

 

[ หˆdraสŠzi.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of being

Drowsiness refers to a state of feeling sleepy or lethargic and is often characterized by reduced alertness and a tendency to fall asleep. It can be caused by various factors including lack of sleep, medication, or certain health conditions. Drowsiness can impair cognitive and motor functions, which may affect daily activities. It is important to address the underlying causes of drowsiness to ensure safety and well-being.

Synonyms

fatigue, lethargy, sleepiness, somnolence

Examples of usage

  • He experienced drowsiness after taking the medication.
  • Drowsiness can lead to accidents if driving.
  • She fought against drowsiness during the lecture.
  • Drowsiness is a common symptom of sleep deprivation.

Translations

Translations of the word "drowsiness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sonolรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlรคfrigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengantuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฝะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sennoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œ ๆฐ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท somnolence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ somnolencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyku hali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กธ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ospalost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ospalosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฐๅ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaspanost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svefnleysi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนา›ั‹ัั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ˜แƒšแƒœแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuxululuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ somnolencia

Etymology

The word 'drowsiness' originates from the Middle English term 'drousynes', which itself comes from the Old English 'drลซgian' meaning 'to be sluggish or heavy'. This reflects the state of being in a sleepy or lethargic condition. The suffix '-ness' is used to form nouns that denote a state or quality. Over the centuries, drowsiness has been associated with various emotional and physical states, including the effects of long work hours, poor sleep quality, and certain medical conditions. The understanding of drowsiness has evolved, with increased awareness of its impact on health and safety, especially in contexts such as driving or operating machinery.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,436, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.