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Restlessness vs Insomnia - What's the difference?

restlessness | insomnia |

As nouns the difference between restlessness and insomnia

is that restlessness is the state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable while insomnia is (label).

restlessness

English

(wikipedia restlessness)

Noun

(-)
  • The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.
    • She sat and fidgeted out of restlessness as she waited.

    Related terms

    * rest * restlessly

    References

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    insomnia

    English

    (wikipedia insomnia)

    Noun

  • A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.

    • Derived terms

    * insomniac

    Synonyms

    * sleeplessness

    Related terms

    * hypersomnia