fatigued

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adjective

fa·​tigued fə-ˈtēgd 

: 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

fatigued

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past tense and past participle of fatigue entry 2

Synonyms of fatigued

Adjective

• tired
• exhausted
• weary

Examples of fatigued in a Sentence

Adjective

the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

After landing several punches and kicks and taking his opponent to the ground multiple times, LaPenna eventually became fatigued and called for the match to be ended. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Many adults say their eyes feel fatigued after a day on screens, and heated eye masks have arrived on nightstands as the newest crossover between clinical eye care and a nightly wind-down routine. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

Interestingly, participants who napped reported feeling significantly less fatigued afterward, while those who exercised reported similar levels of fatigue as the control group. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

There were a handful of games last season in which Vladar looked fatigued after the Flyers’ coaching staff was forced to ride him, so having Woll around as a more reliable option could pay dividends in an 84-game season. — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1682, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fatigued

• leagued