Definition

The condition of not being able to sleep or having difficulty sleeping.

Example

Her sleeplessness made it hard for her to concentrate at work.

Conversation

I haven't been sleeping well lately, and it's causing me a lot of sleeplessness.

That sounds tough! Have you tried anything to help with it?

I started meditating before bed, but the sleeplessness still lingers sometimes.

Maybe you need to adjust your routine a bit more; it might take some time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sleeplessness** → It is formed from "sleep" (from Old English *slæpan*, meaning to rest or be in a state of sleep) and "-less" (meaning without) and "-ness" (meaning a state or condition). The word "sleeplessness" refers to the state of being without sleep or the condition of not being able to sleep.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') sleep ('sleep') — that's why sleeplessness means the condition of not being able to sleep.

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