exhaustion

noun

ex·​haus·​tion ig-ˈzȯs-chən 

: the act or process of exhausting : the state of being exhausted

Synonyms of exhaustion

• fatigue

Examples of exhaustion in a Sentence

He worked to the point of complete exhaustion.

the exhaustion of our natural resources

Recent Examples on the Web

Pay attention to where resentment, tension, or exhaustion keeps showing up. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

But Vrabel is looking to limit the injuries that come from wear and tear and exhaustion on the field. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The years since have seen that joy give way to exhaustion, Sergienko said. — David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

The issue with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s HR titles has been discussed to exhaustion. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing exhaustion

• heat exhaustion

Rhymes for exhaustion

• faustian

Kids Definition

exhaustion

noun

ex·​haus·​tion ig-ˈzȯs-chən 

1

: the act of exhausting

2

: the state of being exhausted

Medical Definition

exhaustion

noun

ex·​haus·​tion ig-ˈzȯs-chən 

1

: the act or process of exhausting : the state of being exhausted

suffered from physical and mental exhaustion

see heat exhaustion

2

: neurosis following overstrain or overexertion especially in military combat

Legal Definition

exhaustion

noun

ex·​haus·​tion

: the act or process of exhausting

even after the exhaustion of direct appellate review

—W. R. LaFave and J. H. Israel

specifically : exhaustion of remedies