fatigued

adjective

fa·​tigued fə-ˈtēgd How to pronounce fatigued (audio)
: drained of strength and energy : affected by fatigue
fatigued leg muscles
It occurred to her that the tourists all looked blowsy and fatigued because they were headed back east at the end of their vacations.Jim Harrison
We drank the Chardonnay boisterously; it seemed to ignite and rejuvenate our fatigued minds and bodies.Glen Martin

Examples of fatigued in a Sentence

the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream
Recent Examples on the Web The event was conducted in two-person heats, and often one or both riders would come to a complete stop because their muscles were too fatigued, before starting again. Dana MacKenzie, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 Patients with cancer cachexia don’t eat enough food to meet their body’s energy needs, causing significant fat and muscle loss and leaving them weak, fatigued and, in some cases, unable to perform daily activities. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2024 The lighter weight makes the stroller easier to push and navigate around corners, hills, etc., which can make daily walks much more enjoyable for fatigued parents. Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024 This travel will be a factor early in the season, the Lakers likely to be at least a little fatigued from the road-heavy start to the season. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fatigued 

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Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fatigued was in 1682

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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatigued. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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