Drowsiness

//ˈdɹæʊːzinəs// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being drowsy. uncountable, usually

    "And most neurologists are in the habit of prescribing antispasticity drugs like tizanidine and baclofen, which are oral and inexpensive, but which cause drowsiness and weaken every muscle in the body, not just the target ones."

  2. 2
    a very sleepy state wordnet

Synonyms

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sleepinessacediaapathyboredomdozinessdullness

Example

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"I will drink a coffee and expose myself to the wind to fight drowsiness."

Etymology

From drowsy + -ness.

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