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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For human crews, this transformation removes them from hazardous sparks and toxic fumes, shifting their roles from manual laborers to supervisors of a faster, tireless robotic workforce. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026 No stone has been left unturned in the story thanks to Al Zaabi’s astounding eye for detail along with tireless work from him and his team. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 From playing for his teammates and father, to a tireless work ethic, the 5-foot-5 Kim delivers powerful drives to complement his short game. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 June 2026 Fast, creative as a dribbler, a passer and a crosser, tireless, selfless, effective on both sides of the pitch and a threat to score from anywhere inside 30 yards. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 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 Jun. 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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