fatigue

fatigue

noun

Definition of FATIGUE

1

a complete depletion of energy or strength <the day-long battle against the blaze left firefighters in a state of utter fatigue>

Synonyms burnout, collapse, exhaustion, frazzle, lassitude, prostration, tiredness, weariness

Related Words debilitation, debility, disablement, enervation, enfeeblement, faintness, feebleness, frailness, frailty, impotence, infirmity, weakness; overfatigue; languor, lethargy, listlessness; sluggishness, slumber, stupor, torpidity, torpor; apathy, inertia, passiveness, passivity

Near Antonyms bounce, dash, drive, energy, ginger, go, liveliness, pep, punch, sap, snap, starch, verve, vigor, vim, vitality, zing, zip; might, muscle, potency, power, puissance, strength; briskness, jauntiness, spiritedness, sprightliness, vivaciousness, vivacity

Antonyms refreshment, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, revitalization

2

very hard or unpleasant work <although he had joined the army for action and adventure, much of his day seemed to be devoted to mindless fatigues>

Synonyms donkeywork, drudge, drudgery, fatigue, grind, labor, moil, slavery, sweat, travail

Related Words spadework; effort, exertion, pains, struggle, trouble; chore, duty, job, obligation, responsibility; routine, tedium, treadmill

Near Antonyms decompression, ease, leisure, relaxation, repose, rest; amusement, dalliance, diversion, entertainment, recreation, sport; dormancy, idleness, inactivity, inertia, inertness; dallying, goldbricking, loafing, lolling, lounging

Antonyms fun, play