Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
insonia
Noun
/ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/
Definition
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up too early without being able to go back to sleep.
Examples
- After weeks of stress, she was diagnosed with insomnia and needed treatment.
- Many people experience insomnia during times of significant life changes.
Meaning
The condition of being unable to sleep, which can affect one’s daily functioning and overall health.
Synonyms
- sleeplessness
- restlessness
- wakefulness