wakefulness

wake·ful  (wkfl)

adj.

1.

a. Not sleeping or not able to sleep.

b. Without sleep; sleepless.

2. Watchful; alert.

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wakeful·ly adv.

wakeful·ness n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	wakefulness - a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world; "consciousness during wakefulness in a sane person is pretty well ordered and familiar" waking - the state of remaining awake; "days of danger and nights of waking" arousal - awakening from sleep vigil - a period of sleeplessness physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
	2.	wakefulness - a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep; "accept your wakefulness and sleep in its own contrary way is more likely to come" sleeplessness temporary state - a state that continues for a limited time drowsiness, sleepiness, somnolence - a very sleepy state; "sleepiness causes many driving accidents"
	3.	wakefulness - the process of paying close and continuous attention; "wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"; "vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue" alertness, vigilance, watchfulness attention - the faculty or power of mental concentration; "keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention" jealousy - zealous vigilance; "cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy"-Paul Blanshard

Translations

wakefulness [ˈweɪkfʊlnɪs] N

1. (= sleeplessness) → insomnia f, desvelo m

2. (frm) (= watchfulness) → vigilancia f

wakefulness [ˈweɪkfʊlnɪs] n → difficultés fpl à trouver le sommeil

wakefulness

n (= sleeplessness) → Schlaflosigkeit f; (= alertness) → Wachsamkeit f