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insomnia

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/ɪnˈsɑːm.ni.ə/ · in-som-ni-a

A condition characterized by the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Meanings

nounformal

A condition characterized by the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.

ایک ایسی حالت جس میں نیند آنے یا سو کر جاگنے میں مشکل ہوتی ہے۔

بے خوابی

be khwabī

Synonyms

sleeplessnesswakefulnessrestlessnessنیند کی کمیبے خوابیبیداری

Antonyms

sleeprestslumberنیندآرامخواب

Common Collocations

  • chronic insomnia
  • insomnia symptoms
  • treatment for insomnia

Example Sentences

She struggled with insomnia for several years.

وہ کئی سالوں سے بے خوابی کا شکار رہی۔

Woh kai salon se be khwabī ka shikar rahi.

Insomnia can be caused by stress and anxiety.

بے خوابی کی وجہ دباؤ اور اضطراب ہو سکتی ہے۔

Be khwabī ki wajah dabao aur iztirab ho sakti hai.

Many people seek help for insomnia from their doctors.

بہت سے لوگ بے خوابی کے لیے اپنے ڈاکٹروں سے مدد طلب کرتے ہیں۔

Boht se log be khwabī ke liye apne daktaron se madad talab karte hain.

Easily Confused With

somnolence:Somnolence refers to a state of drowsiness, while insomnia is the inability to sleep.

Word Family

insomniac
nounبے خواب

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Insomnia means in-somnia (without sleep).

Imagine a person tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "insomnia" — lack of sleep

First known use: 16th century

The word evolved from Latin insomnus, meaning 'sleepless'.