tireless

adjective

tire·​less ˈtī(-ə)r-ləs How to pronounce tireless (audio)
: 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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From overcoming early barriers as a woman in medicine to helping modernize cardiac care and mentoring the next generation of physicians, her passion for healing and her tireless work have made a significant impact. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 30 July 2025 These agents are emerging as tireless, adaptable teammates. Naveen Edapurath Vijayan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 For many, Davis has long been a scene fulcrum, a tireless DIY hero, and a generational songwriting talent. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025 Princess Anne is known for her tireless approach to royal duty, following in the footsteps of her late parents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tireless

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tireless was in 1591

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“Tireless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tireless. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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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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