noun
Uncommon
insomnia
ihn-SOM-nee-uh
Insomnia (noun) means a disorder or ongoing difficulty falling or staying asleep. Example: “His insomnia left him exhausted most mornings.”
noun
1
A disorder or ongoing difficulty falling or staying asleep.
"His insomnia left him exhausted most mornings."
"Stress and caffeine are common causes of insomnia."
How to use insomnia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTrouble sleeping, whether it's a one-off bad night or an ongoing condition.
Common pairings
chronic insomnia
suffer from insomnia
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Word forms
- Plural
- insomnias
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin insomnia, from in- ("without") + somnus ("sleep").
Synonyms
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hypersomnia
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Rhymes for insomnia
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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.
