Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sleepless

adjective
/ˈsliːpləs/
Definition
not able to sleep; experiencing a lack of sleep.
Examples
  • After a sleepless night, she felt tired throughout the day.
  • His sleepless thoughts kept him awake long into the night.
Meaning
The term sleepless describes a condition of being unable to fall asleep or remain asleep, leading to a state of fatigue or restlessness.
Synonyms
  • insomniac
  • restless
  • wakeful
  • troubled