oversleep

Slumber past dawn

To oversleep is to sleep longer than intended, typically missing an alarm or appointment: I overslept and missed my flight.

The word implies sleeping past a point when you should have woken—whether for work, school, or other obligations.

Past tense: overslept.

fatigue

exhausted

Utterly depleted of energy

jet-lagged · worn-out · drained · weary · fatigued · sluggish · heavy-eyed · unrested · overtired

lateness

tardy

Arriving past due

belated · scramble · hurry · dash · panic · frantic · unpunctual

alarm

snooze

Light brief sleep

reset

missed

appointment

Scheduled time for something

  • meetingGathering for discussion
  • deadlineTime limit for completion
  • busLarge passenger vehicle

train · flight · class · work · interview · exam · lecture · shift · carpool · reservation

indulgence

lie-in

Extended morning rest

luxuriate · cozy · leisurely · unhurried · pamper · self-care · guilt-free

causes

late-night

Occurring after dark

partying · exhaustion · medication · illness · depression · alcohol · stress

Categories
Opposites
sleep duration relative to intent

oversleepundersleep

Get inadequate rest

insomnia · sleeplessness · sleep deprivation · short-sleep · toss and turn

state transition

oversleepwake

Path left in water

awaken · wake up · waken · arise · rouse

Family

overslept, oversleeping, oversleeps

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G