Insomnia

/ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A condition characterized by the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, leading to daytime sleepiness and other difficulties.

After several weeks of persistent insomnia, she decided to consult a sleep specialist.

The condition of being unable to sleep; sleeplessness.

His chronic insomnia made it difficult for him to concentrate during the day.

Temporary inability to sleep, often due to stress or anxiety.

Many people experience insomnia during stressful periods, such as exam season.

Derived from Latin 'insomnia', from 'in-' (not) and 'somnus' (sleep).

toss and turn

To be unable to sleep comfortably, moving around in bed.

burning the midnight oil

Staying up late to work or study.

wide awake

Fully alert and unable to sleep.

sleep deprivation

The condition of not having enough sleep, which can lead to fatigue and other health issues.

sleep disorder

Any medical disorder that negatively affects sleep quality, timing, or duration.

Night owl

I'm such a night owl; I seem to be fighting insomnia every night.

Sleepless soldier

After all that studying, I turned into a sleepless soldier on exam day.