sleep-deprived

English

Etymology

From sleep +‎ deprived.

Pronunciation

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  • (General American) IPA(key): [ˈslip.dɪˌpɹaɪvd]
  • Hyphenation: sleep‧de‧prive

Adjective

sleep-deprived (comparative more sleep-deprived, superlative most sleep-deprived)

  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.

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