Sleep-deprived
/[ˈslip.dɪˌpɹaɪvd]/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Being kept awake to the point of noticeably lower alertness through a lack of sleep; experiencing sleep deprivation.
"Pulling an all-nighter can leave you feeling sleep-deprived."
Synonyms
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More examples"Ziri and Rima were sleep-deprived."
Etymology
From sleep + deprived.