sleeplessness

as in insomnia
the inability to obtain adequate sleep the prolonged bouts of sleeplessness were starting to affect his work

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insomnia
Noun
  • Women under chronic stress are more susceptible to burnout, anxiety, depression and even physical health issues, such as insomnia and digestive problems.
    Melanie Schild, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • To better understand the cause of her chronic pain and insomnia, Liz Tenuto majored in psychology.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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“Sleeplessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeplessness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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