drowsiness

Noun

Meaning

State of being drowsy.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sleepiness somnolence sleepy sleep inertia fatigue indifference exhaustion boredom dormancy inactivity apathy inaction idleness laziness
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Antonyms

chronicle energy industry consciousness animation initiative
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Hypernyms

temporary state

Hyponyms

oscitancy oscitance

Phrases with the word

daytime drowsiness excessive drowsiness

Examples

sleepiness causes many driving accidents Source: Internet

As a result, caffeine temporarily prevents or relieves drowsiness, and thus maintains or restores alertness. Source: Internet

Beverages containing caffeine are ingested to relieve or prevent drowsiness and to improve performance. Source: Internet

Excessive vitamin A consumption can lead to nausea, irritability, anorexia (reduced appetite), vomiting, blurry vision, headaches, hair loss, muscle and abdominal pain and weakness, drowsiness, and altered mental status. Source: Internet

Additionally there is a range of further assistance systems available, such as the adaptive high-beam assistant, driver drowsiness detection as well as a blind spot assistant and a lane departure warning system. Source: Internet

As long as you use them only short-term at a safe dose (at most one tablet every six to eight hours) and watch for excessive drowsiness in baby, they’re safe for your little one and compatible with breastfeeding. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

drowsihead drowsihed drowsily drowsing drowsy drowsy demon