sleepless

[ˈsliːpləs]

sleepless Definition

• 1. without sleep; unable to sleep
• 2. marked by a lack of sleep or rest

Using sleepless: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sleepless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She spent a sleepless night worrying about her exam.

• Example

  The baby's crying kept me sleepless all night.

• Example

  He looked haggard and sleepless after working for three days straight.

sleepless Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sleepless

• insomniac
• wakeful
• restless
• anxious
• worried

Antonyms for sleepless

• rested
• refreshed
• sleepy

Phrases with sleepless

• sleepless nights

  a period of time when someone is unable to sleep, usually because they are worried or anxious about something

  Example

  I had sleepless nights worrying about my job interview.

• sleepless city

  a city that never sleeps, meaning it is always active and busy

  Example

  New York City is known as the sleepless city because it is always bustling with activity.

• sleepless in Seattle

  a phrase used to describe someone who is unable to sleep due to emotional distress or anxiety, made popular by the movie 'Sleepless in Seattle'

  Example

  After her breakup, she was sleepless in Seattle for weeks.

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Summary: sleepless in Brief

The term 'sleepless' [ˈsliːpləs] refers to being unable to sleep or marked by a lack of sleep or rest. It can be caused by worry, anxiety, or other factors, as in 'She spent a sleepless night worrying about her exam.' 'Sleepless' also extends into phrases like 'sleepless nights,' and 'sleepless city,' denoting a place that never sleeps.