sleep-deprived

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sleep-deprived

[ˈslip.dɪˌpɹaɪvd] US

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From sleep + deprived.

adjective more sleep-deprived · most sleep-deprived

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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adj affected by the lack of sleep

Español	falto de sueño, insomne

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@misc{sleep_deprived_2026,
  title = {sleep-deprived},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/sleep-deprived},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}