unasleep

/ˈʌnəˌsliːp/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘unsleep’ or ‘unsleeping’, to be awake or alert; to be unable to sleep

“The insomniac spent the entire night, feeling as if she had never been asleep, yet still was unasleep.”

2. noun

a state of being awake or alert, especially at night

“The city streets were filled with people who seemed to be in a state of unasleep, going about their daily business.”

Synonyms

  • awake
  • vigilant

Antonyms

  • asleep
  • drowsy