tired

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtī(-ə)rd 

1

: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion

2

: obviously worn by hard use : run-down

3

: trite, hackneyed entry 1

tiredly adverb

tiredness noun

tired

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of tire entry 1, tire entry 4

Synonyms of tired

Adjective

• exhausted
• weary
• wearied
• drained

Examples of tired in a Sentence

Adjective

I was really tired after the long trip.

She's too tired to go out tonight.

The children were tired after the hike.

We had to listen to the same old tired excuses again.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The light-reflecting complex immediately illuminates to wake up tired eyes as the special cooling metal applicator helps massage away puffiness. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

No one wants to miss an outing and nearly everyone is tired from the day’s exhilarating activities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Voters are tired of high prices for groceries, fuel and other items. — Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026

Because everybody was tired, but the Faithfuls had a lot more sleep than the Traitors. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tired

• dog tired
• one tired puppy
• sick and tired

Rhymes for tired

• fired
• hired
• sired
• wired
• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired

Kids Definition

tired

1 of 2 adjective

ˈtī(ə)rd

1

: weary entry 1 sense 1

2

: used over and over again

the same tired old excuse

tiredly adverb

tiredness noun

tired

2 of 2 adjective

: having tires

Medical Definition

tired

adjective

ˈtī(ə)rd 

: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion