Sleepwalk

usgb/ˈsliːp.wɔːk/
verb

To walk around while asleep, often in a trance-like state.

He often sleepwalks to the kitchen at night.
Visual representation of "sleepwalk" - To walk around while asleep, often in a trance-like state.

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Literary

Sleepwalking often appears in literature as a metaphor for unconscious actions.

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In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, revealing her guilt.
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Casual

When someone is unaware of their actions, you might say they're 'sleepwalking through life'.

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He was sleepwalking through life, never truly engaged with reality.
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Negative

Sleepwalking can indicate deeper sleep disorders or stress.

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Her sleepwalking was a sign that she was troubled.
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