sleep deprived

Running on fumes

Sleep deprived describes someone who hasn't gotten enough sleep, whether from one bad night or chronic insufficiency.

The condition impairs judgment, mood, and physical function: I was so sleep deprived I put my keys in the refrigerator.

Often hyphenated when used before a noun: sleep-deprived parents of newborns.

Related

burning the candle · groggy · drowsy · bleary-eyed · bags under eyes · restless · insomnia · caffeine · yawning · sluggish · foggy · zombie · burnout · cranky · irritable · napping · pillow · dark circles

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Opposites
rest and energy state

sleep deprivedwell-rested

Having slept enough

rested · refreshed · rejuvenated · restored · recuperated

alertness and cognitive function

sleep deprivedalert

Warning or watchfulness

wide awake · sharp · clear-headed · bright-eyed · focused

alertness/energy level

sleep deprivedalert

Warning or watchfulness

wide awake · energized · bright-eyed and bushy-tailed · sharp · clear-headed

Family

sleep, deprived, sleeps, slept, sleeping, sleeper, sleepers, sleepless, sleepy

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