insomnia
/ɪnˈsɒmniə/noun
उच्चारण इन्सॉम्निअ
अनिद्रा, नींद न आने की बीमारी
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noun
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the condition of being unable to sleep
अनिद्रा, नींद न आने की बीमारी
- Stress before the exam gave him insomnia.
- Long working hours and coffee brought on insomnia that lasted for weeks.
- Worry about the exam kept her awake and caused insomnia.
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- He has suffered from insomnia since he changed jobs.
- Doctors advise a regular routine for people with insomnia.
Synonyms sleeplessness wakefulness
◇Word family
insomniac noun
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
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in·som·nia
⌂Word origin and word building
Somn- means sleep: somnambulist (a sleepwalker), somnolent (sleepy).
Somn- का अर्थ नींद है: somnambulist (नींद में चलने वाला), somnolent (उनींदा)।
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Inability to sleep; the sufferer is an insomniac.
'नींद न आने की स्थिति' के लिए यह शब्द आता है; ऐसा व्यक्ति insomniac कहलाता है।