Insomnia

usgb/ɪnˈsɑːmniə/
noun

The condition of not being able to sleep well on a regular basis.

He has been suffering from insomnia for many months now.
Visual representation of "insomnia" - The condition of not being able to sleep well on a regular basis.

Often appears as...

  • suffer from insomnia
  • chronic insomnia
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Not Just Night

Insomnia can refer to trouble sleeping at any time, not only during the night.

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Jet lag caused him to experience insomnia in the afternoons.
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Repeated Difficulty

Insomnia is not just one poor night's sleep, but a regular pattern of sleep issues.

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Despite being tired, her insomnia stopped her from sleeping well for weeks.
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Medical Condition

Insomnia is recognized as a medical issue, not a choice or regular tiredness.

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Her doctor diagnosed her persistent sleep problems as insomnia.
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