Synonyms for

Woken

Verb / ˈwəʊkʌn / Another word for woken — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

past participle of wake; to become awake or conscious

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

awakened roused alerted cognizant

Informal

hip aware clued-in tuned-in

Literary

aroused stirred quickened

Antonyms

unaware ignorant oblivious asleep unconscious dozing

Common collocations

  • fully woken
  • suddenly woken
  • woken up
  • woken from sleep
  • woken by noise
  • woken with a start

Word family

verb wake

Usage note

The term 'woken' is often used in contemporary discourse to describe someone who is perceived as being acutely aware of social injustices and inequalities. It can carry a positive connotation of enlightenment or a negative one of being overly sensitive or performative, depending on the speaker's perspective.

Example sentences

  1. I was woken up by the sound of my alarm clock.
  2. The loud noise outside woken me up from my deep sleep.
  3. He had woken from his nap feeling refreshed and energized.
  4. After a good night's sleep, she woken up feeling great.
  5. Despite the noise, the baby had not woken up from his nap.

Quotes

  • I woken up with a purpose to chase my dreams.
  • I have woken up every day with gratitude and excitement for the day ahead.
  • Each morning, we are woken up with a new opportunity to make the most of our day.

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