What is another word for unalertness?
Pronunciation: [ʌnɐlˈɜːtnəs] (IPA) 
Unalertness is a state of being unaware or not paying attention. Some synonyms for unalertness are drowsiness, lethargy, sluggishness, doziness, inattentiveness, and stupor. Drowsiness refers to an excessive desire to sleep or feeling of being sleepy. Lethargy is a state of lacking energy or enthusiasm. Sluggishness is the feeling of being slow-moving or lacking vitality. Doziness is a state of being about to doze off or nodding off. Inattentiveness is the failure to pay attention to something important. Stupor is a state of unconsciousness or mental numbness. All these synonyms can be used interchangeably to describe a state of unalertness.
