Sleeplessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sleeplessness

 

[ หˆsliหplษ™snษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of being

Sleeplessness refers to the condition of being unable to sleep, often resulting in fatigue and a decline in overall health. It can be caused by various factors, including stress, anxiety, or medical conditions. Prolonged sleeplessness may lead to more serious health issues.

Synonyms

insomnia, restlessness, wakefulness

Examples of usage

  • Her sleeplessness resulted in difficulties concentrating at work.
  • Many people experience sleeplessness during stressful periods.
  • Chronic sleeplessness can impact your emotional well-being.

Translations

Translations of the word "sleeplessness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น insรดnia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เค‚เคฆ เคจ เค†เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlaflosigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketiduran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทัะพะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezsennoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ็œ ็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท insomnie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ insomnio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uykusuzluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ๋ฉด์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nespavost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nespavosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฑ็œ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nespeฤnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณlรฉtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนา›ั‹ัั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒจแƒฃแƒฅแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuxusuzluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ insomnio

Etymology

The term 'sleeplessness' is derived from the combination of 'sleepless,' which itself comes from the Old English 'sleap,' meaning 'sleep,' and the suffix '-ness,' indicating a state or condition. Historically, the concept of sleeplessness has been present in literature and medical texts for centuries, often linked with various ailments and conditions affecting sleep quality. Its usage has evolved, reflecting societal changes in understanding the importance of sleep and its impact on health. The term emphasizes the consequences of lack of sleep, which have been increasingly recognized in modern psychology and medicine, making it a pertinent topic in discussions around mental and physical well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,495, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.