nyctalopy

/naɪkˈtæləpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A preference for being awake at night and sleeping during the day, or night owl behavior.

“She has a strong case of nyctalopy and stays up late to work on her projects.”

2. noun

The condition of preferring night to day.

“His nyctalopy made it difficult for him to adjust to an early morning work schedule.”

Synonyms

  • night owl
  • nocturnalism

Antonyms

  • diurnalism
  • morning lark