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sleepwalking
This term describes both a physiological sleep disorder and a psychological state of unawareness. When used medically, it refers to somnambulism, where the body is active despite the brain remaining in a state of sleep. In this context, it is typically treated as an uncountable condition.
In a political or social context, the word functions as a powerful metaphor for negligence or a lack of foresight. It suggests a dangerous passivity where a person or organization drifts toward a catastrophe without taking corrective action, implying a failure of leadership or awareness rather than a literal lack of consciousness.
Meanings
Examples
My son has a history of sleepwalking and often ends up in the kitchen at midnight.
I found him sleepwalking in the hallway and gently led him back to bed.
Stop sleepwalking through your life and start making some real decisions.
She was just sleepwalking through the meeting without paying attention to a word.
Is it dangerous to wake someone who is sleepwalking?
The ghost appeared to be sleepwalking through the ruins of the old castle.
I feel like I have been sleepwalking for years in this dead end job.
The doctor explained that sleepwalking is more common in children than in adults.