hyperarousal
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 1.30 in modern English
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A state of heightened psychological and physiological tension resulting in reduced pain tolerance, anxiety, excessive response to sensory stimulation, insomnia, and fatigue.
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "Hyperarousal after a traumatic experience is normal. It occurs when a person's brain believes that person is at risk again because it misreads an external signal or trigger."
- "A feeling of restlessness and an urge to move in your arms, legs or torso is a state of hyperarousal and can keep you from a good night’s sleep, she said."