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sleep-deprived

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: [ˈslip.dɪˌpɹaɪvd]

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adj

Meaning 1

Being kept awake to the point of noticeably lower alertness through a lack of sleep; experiencing sleep deprivation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Pulling an all-nighter can leave you feeling sleep-deprived.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sleep + deprived.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: falto de sueño — affected by the lack of sleep
  • Spanish: insomne — affected by the lack of sleep