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Sleepless

Verb / ˈsli:plʌs / Another word for sleepless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

unable to sleep; without sleep

Synonyms & similar words

watchful insomniac lidless insomniac restless wakeful vigilant restive awake restless anxious unsettled troubled nervous agitated tense uneasy edgy jittery fidgety discomposed perturbed

Example sentences

  1. She laid in bed all night, sleepless and tossing and turning.
  2. John had a sleepless night due to the loud noise outside.
  3. I was so sleepless that I ended up falling asleep in class.
  4. The baby was sleepless due to teething pain.
  5. I have been sleepless for two days due to my work schedule.

Quotes

  • A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book. - Irish Proverb
  • There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it. - Mindy Kaling
  • The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep. - W.C. Fields

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