insomnia
noun/ɪnˈsɑmniə/
Frequency rank: #8,306 most common English word
Meaning
the chronic inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Example sentence
She has been suffering from insomnia for months and often lies awake until dawn.
Synonyms & related words
- sleeplessness
- wakefulness
- restlessness
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