sleepless
word
Definition
Not able to sleep, or spending the night without sleeping.
Usage & Nuances
Describes a state, often from worry, excitement, or physical discomfort. Common in 'sleepless night(s)'. More formal than 'can't sleep', not as strong as 'insomniac', which refers to a medical condition.
Spanish: insomne - sin dormirPortuguese (BR): sem sono - insonePortuguese (PT): insónia - sem sonoChinese (Simplified): 失眠的 - 无法入睡的Chinese (Traditional): 失眠的 - 無法入睡的Hindi: नींद से वंचित - नींद न आने वालाArabic: محروم من النوم - ساهرBengali: অনিদ্র (onidro) - ঘুমহীন (ghumhin)Russian: бессонныйJapanese: 眠れない - 不眠のVietnamese: mất ngủKorean: 잠 못 이루는 - 불면의Turkish: uykusuzUrdu: بے خوابIndonesian: susah tidur - tanpa tidur
Example Sentences
After drinking coffee at night, I felt sleepless.
basic
He had a sleepless night before his big exam.
basic
The noise outside kept her sleepless.
basic
I've been sleepless for days worrying about the results.
natural
Those sleepless nights with a newborn are tough but special.
natural
If you feel sleepless, try listening to calm music.
natural