noun
breathlessness
Breathlessness (noun) means the feeling of being short of breath, usually just for a while after physical effort.
noun
1
The feeling of being short of breath, usually just for a while after physical effort.
"Climbing eight flights of stairs while the elevator is out of service can easily produce some breathlessness in people whose physical fitness is otherwise not noticeably impaired."
2
(medical) Trouble breathing that is a sign of an illness.
"Since he'd entered the urgent care center, his breathlessness had only gotten worse, even though he'd been sitting quietly."
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Rhymes for breathlessness
lawlessness
selflessness
carelessness
homelessness
restlessness
recklessness
helplessness
hopelessness
ruthlessness
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What is the meaning of breathlessness?
"breathlessness" (noun) means the feeling of being short of breath, usually just for a while after physical effort.
What is another word for breathlessness?
Other words for "breathlessness" include SOB, dyspnea.
What are the different meanings of breathlessness?
"breathlessness" has 2 main meanings: 1. The feeling of being short of breath, usually just for a while after physical effort; 2. (medical) Trouble breathing that is a sign of an illness.
