tireless

adjective

tire·​less ˈtī(-ə)r-ləs How to pronounce tireless (audio)
Synonyms of tirelessnext
: seemingly incapable of tiring : indefatigable
a tireless worker
tirelessly adverb
tirelessness noun

Examples of tireless in a Sentence

She has been a tireless advocate for reform. a tireless advocate for human rights
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Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead whose rhythm guitar work, songwriting and tireless touring helped push traditional American blues and folk music into the modern era, has died, according to a statement posted Saturday to his official website. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026 In the meantime, however, the tireless work of humanitarians continues on the ground, with no end to the fighting in sight. Byguy Davies, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026 When appearing off the bench, Guiu’s inexperience sometimes shows, but his tireless pressing will appeal to Rosenior, who wants an energetic and front-footed approach and is willing to give raw talents a try. Cerys Jones, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026 Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen praised Hoyer's tireless dedication to passing Democratic priorities and his commitment to racial and social justice. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tireless

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tireless was in 1605

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“Tireless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tireless. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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tireless

adjective
tire·​less ˈtī(ə)r-ləs How to pronounce tireless (audio)
: seeming never to get tired
a tireless worker
tirelessly adverb

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