PsychologyAugust 26, 2026
morningness
MOR-ning-nes
Definition
A biological and psychological trait representing an individual's natural inclination to be active and alert during the early hours of the day.
Etymology
Derived from the English word morning, which comes from the Middle English 'morwening,' combined with the suffix -ness used to form nouns expressing a state or quality.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe research into personality traits associated with the morning-oriented side of the sleep-wake spectrum. It highlights that morningness-eveningness is a subject of study regarding how these traits relate to broader personality characteristics.
Psychology says people who prefer working night shifts may be following their natural body clock
Read the full article ↗The Economic Times