insomnia
Insomnia is a medical condition where a person finds it very difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. It often leads to feeling very tired, having low energy, and having trouble concentrating during the day.
Exemples
3 sur 5I have had insomnia for three days, so I am very tired today.
I have had insomnia for three days, so I am very tired today.
The doctor noted that the patient suffers from chronic insomnia.
The doctor noted that the patient suffers from chronic insomnia.
My insomnia is acting up again, so I'll probably be up all night.
My insomnia is acting up again, so I'll probably be up all night.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'In-' meaning 'No' and 'Somnia' sounding like 'Sleep' (from the Roman god Somnus). In-somnia = No-sleep.
Quiz rapide
After drinking four cups of coffee late at night, Sarah suffered from _________.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : insomnia
Exemples
I have had insomnia for three days, so I am very tired today.
everydayI have had insomnia for three days, so I am very tired today.
The doctor noted that the patient suffers from chronic insomnia.
formalThe doctor noted that the patient suffers from chronic insomnia.
My insomnia is acting up again, so I'll probably be up all night.
informalMy insomnia is acting up again, so I'll probably be up all night.
Research shows that insomnia is often a symptom of increased stress levels.
academicResearch shows that insomnia is often a symptom of increased stress levels.
Due to my insomnia, I may need to reschedule our early morning conference call.
businessDue to my insomnia, I may need to reschedule our early morning conference call.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
struggle with insomnia
struggle with insomnia
battle insomnia
battle insomnia
toss and turn
toss and turn
Souvent confondu avec
Sleepiness is the feeling of wanting to sleep, while insomnia is the inability to sleep even when you want to.
Notes d'usage
The word 'insomnia' is used as an uncountable noun. You usually 'have' insomnia or 'suffer from' it.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often try to use it as a verb (e.g., 'I am insomniaing'). Use 'I have insomnia' instead.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'In-' meaning 'No' and 'Somnia' sounding like 'Sleep' (from the Roman god Somnus). In-somnia = No-sleep.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'insomnis' (sleepless), from 'in-' (not) and 'somnus' (sleep).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many modern societies, insomnia is frequently discussed as a result of digital screen usage and high-pressure work cultures.
Quiz rapide
After drinking four cups of coffee late at night, Sarah suffered from _________.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : insomnia
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