Definition

The state of feeling sleepy, confused, or unable to think clearly, often after waking up or due to fatigue.

Example

After staying up late, I woke up with a feeling of grogginess that made it hard to concentrate.

Conversation

I felt a lot of grogginess this morning after staying up late.

Yeah, that happens to me too when I don’t get enough sleep.

I really need to work on my sleep schedule to avoid that grogginess.

Definitely! A good night's rest makes such a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grogginess is derived from the word 'groggy' (originating from the 19th century British slang 'groggy', meaning weak or unsteady, possibly from 'grog', a type of diluted rum), combined with the suffix '-ness' (meaning the state or quality of). The term 'grogginess' refers to the state of being weak, unsteady, or dazed, often due to fatigue or the effects of alcohol.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling 'weak' or 'unsteady' when you're 'groggy' — and the '-ness' indicates a state of being. This helps you remember that 'grogginess' describes the state of feeling dazed or unsteady.

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