Sleeplessness

Pronunciation: /ˈsliːplɛsnəs/

Definitions of sleeplessness

noun the state of being unable to sleep

Example Sentences

A1 I have trouble sleeping at night, it's causing me sleeplessness.

A2 Her sleeplessness is due to stress and anxiety.

B1 Chronic sleeplessness can have negative effects on your health.

B2 The doctor prescribed medication to help with my sleeplessness.

C1 Despite trying various remedies, his sleeplessness persisted.

C2 The sleeplessness she experienced was a result of jet lag from traveling.

Examples of sleeplessness in a Sentence

formal Chronic sleeplessness can have serious consequences on one's physical and mental health.

informal I've been struggling with sleeplessness lately and it's really taking a toll on me.

slang I can't seem to shake off this sleeplessness, it's driving me crazy.

figurative The constant buzzing of thoughts in my mind led to a state of sleeplessness akin to being lost in a maze.

Grammatical Forms of sleeplessness

• past tense: had sleeplessness
• plural: sleeplessnesses
• comparative: more sleepless
• superlative: most sleepless
• present tense: experiencing sleeplessness
• future tense: will have sleeplessness
• perfect tense: has had sleeplessness
• continuous tense: is experiencing sleeplessness
• singular: sleeplessness
• positive degree: sleeplessness
• infinitive: to experience sleeplessness
• gerund: experiencing sleeplessness
• participle: experienced sleeplessness

Origin and Evolution of sleeplessness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sleeplessness' originated from the combination of the Old English word 'slæpan' meaning 'to sleep' and the suffix '-less' indicating 'without'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sleeplessness' has retained its original meaning of the state of being without sleep, but has also come to be associated with conditions such as insomnia and restlessness.