insomnia
Insomnia (noun) means a disorder or ongoing difficulty falling or staying asleep. Example: “His insomnia left him exhausted most mornings.”
How to use insomnia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTrouble sleeping, whether it's a one-off bad night or an ongoing condition.
Word forms
insomnias plural
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His _____ left him exhausted most mornings.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin insomnia, from in- ("without") + somnus ("sleep").
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What does “insomnia” mean?
The word “insomnia” means a disorder or ongoing difficulty falling or staying asleep. In plain terms, trouble sleeping, whether it's a one-off bad night or an ongoing condition.
How do you pronounce “insomnia”?
“Insomnia” is pronounced ihn-SOM-nee-uh (/ɪnˈsɒmniə/ in IPA).
How do you use “insomnia” in a sentence?
Here is “insomnia” used in a sentence: “His insomnia left him exhausted most mornings.”
What is another word for “insomnia”?
Words with a similar meaning to “insomnia” include sleeplessness.
What is the opposite of “insomnia”?
The opposite of “insomnia” — its antonyms — is hypersomnia.
What part of speech is “insomnia”?
“Insomnia” is a noun.
Where does the word “insomnia” come from?
The word “insomnia” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin insomnia, from in- ("without") + somnus ("sleep").
Is “insomnia” a common word?
“Insomnia” is an uncommon word in modern English.