sleepiness
- a word derived from sleepy.
Example Sentences
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Several studies show that napping during shift work, where possible, is associated with reduced sleepiness and improved alertness.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
But from bruised hands to a vein condition in his legs and apparent sleepiness in meetings, Trump has also had a number of issues, even though his doctor says he's in excellent health.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
However, they may still face a high risk of shift work disorder, which involves disrupted sleep patterns and persistent daytime sleepiness.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 1, 2026
It’s acquiring Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which is working on orexin receptor 2 agonists for conditions like narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia — forms of daytime sleepiness.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026
After we ate, we started to drift into a sedate sleepiness again.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
