as in restlessness
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
has suffered from insomnia virtually his entire life
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of insomnia
But too much exercise at the wrong time could aggravate insomnia.
—
Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Like Denaro, the performer's story is one of being a day laborer turned moonlight crooner who dredged songs from insomnia in the middle of the night.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
They're used to treat insomnia, or the inability to sleep, in people with serious psychiatric conditions.
—Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Athletes with demanding schedules often struggle with insomnia or poor-quality sleep due to travel, high stress, or the physical toll of their sport.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insomnia 
Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Like Denaro, the performer's story is one of being a day laborer turned moonlight crooner who dredged songs from insomnia in the middle of the night.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
They're used to treat insomnia, or the inability to sleep, in people with serious psychiatric conditions.
—Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Athletes with demanding schedules often struggle with insomnia or poor-quality sleep due to travel, high stress, or the physical toll of their sport.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insomnia
Thesaurus Entries Near insomnia
Cite this Entry
“Insomnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insomnia. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share