Wakeful

usgb/ˈweɪkfl/
adjective

Unable or finding it hard to fall asleep, alert, watchful.

Despite being very tired, he was wakeful, haunted by his thoughts.
Visual representation of "wakeful" - Unable or finding it hard to fall asleep, alert, watchful

Often appears as...

  • a wakeful night
  • wakeful hours
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Difficulty Sleeping

Indicates someone can't sleep even when they're very tired.

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After the stressful meeting, she lay wakeful in bed.
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Mental Alertness

Suggests being very aware and unable to relax the mind.

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The guard remained wakeful throughout his night shift.
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Anxious Watchfulness

Used to show someone is worried and constantly attentive to their concerns.

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His wakeful gaze suggested he was waiting for news.
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