Definition of fatigue
1a : laborb : manual or menial work (such as the cleaning up of a camp area) performed by military personnelc fatigues plural : the uniform or work clothing worn on fatigue and in the field
2a : weariness or exhaustion from labor, exertion, or stress We were overcome by fatigue after the long hike.b : the temporary loss of power to respond that is induced in a sensory receptor (see receptor a) or motor (see 2motor 1) end organ by continued stimulation
3 : the tendency of a material to break under repeated stress metal fatigue
From the M-W Editors
Examples of fatigue in a Sentence
We were overcome by fatigue after the long journey.
The drug's side effects include headache and fatigue.
soldiers wearing combat boots and fatigues
The cracks in the engine were caused by metal fatigue.
Recent Examples of fatigue from the Web
-
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Reisinger says that people with anxiety and/or depression — who may spend more time anticipating — are likely to experience this type of fatigue more acutely.
-
Some people complain of fatigue, headaches and muscle aches, diarrhea, loss of appetite and upset stomach, according to the CDC.
-
The latter films likely had to battle some Spidey fatigue, as audiences were somewhat perplexed about getting another iteration of the superhero tale just five years after the prior run wrapped up with Spider-Man 3.
-
The combat suit also features a powered exoskeleton that assists the wearer in carrying heavy loads, lowering fatigue.
-
After missing three consecutive games because of discomfort, Russell has played the last four games without any signs of fatigue.
-
People suffering from anxiety disorders can develop an array of additional physical symptoms as well, like muscle pain, fatigue, headaches and shortness of breath, which can lead to all manner of costly tests in a futile search for a physical cause.
-
These include flu-like symptoms, like fever, chills, or fatigue, or a rash on the trunk of the body.
-
The latter contract more quickly and generate more force in quick bursts, but fatigue more quickly than slow-twitch fibers.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fatigue.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of fatigue
French, from Middle French, from fatiguer to fatigue, from Latin fatigare; akin to Latin affatim sufficiently
fatigue
Definition of fatigue
fatigued
;fatiguing
transitive verb
1 : to weary with labor or exertion
2 : to induce a condition of fatigue in
intransitive verb
: to suffer fatigue
Examples of fatigue in a Sentence
the rescue workers pressed on, though their efforts to reach the miners had almost completely fatigued them
Recent Examples of fatigue from the Web
-
By FC Cincinnati manager Alan Koch's own admission, St. Louis appeared fatigued back when the teams met in April, and that was more than likely the case as St. Louis was playing its third game in a week.
-
But online calls for street protests achieved a meager response, likely a sign of how Egyptians have become fatigued by recent years’ instability, cowed by security crackdowns and consumed with economic privations.
-
Regardless, not being able to check-in to hotels or apartment rentals until mid-afternoon means wandering unfamiliar cities, dragging luggage and aching bodies around, and more often than not arguing when fatigued, overwhelmed, and hungry.
-
On the other were citizens fatigued by the past decade of hard-right rule.
-
This year, Frank Ocean, fatigued with the Grammys’ handling of black music, opted to not even submit his music for consideration.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fatigue.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of fatigue
see 1fatigue
Synonym Discussion of fatigue
fatigue
Definition of fatigue
1 : consisting of, done, or used in fatigue fatigue detail
2 : belonging to fatigues a fatigue cap
Origin and Etymology of fatigue
see 1fatigue
FATIGUE Defined for English Language Learners
fatigue
playDefinition of fatigue for English Language Learners
-
: the state of being very tired : extreme weariness
-
fatigues : the uniform that soldiers wear when they are doing physical work
-
: the tendency of a material (such as metal) to break after being bent or moved many times
fatigue
Definition of fatigue for English Language Learners
-
: to make (someone) tired
FATIGUE Defined for Kids
Definition of fatigue for Students
1 : a state of being very tired
2 fatigues plural : the uniform worn by members of the military for physical labor
Definition of fatigue for Students
fatigued
;fatiguing
: to tire by work or exertion a fatiguing hike
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of fatigue
1: weariness or exhaustion from labor, exertion, or stress
2: the temporary loss of power to respond induced in a sensory receptor or motor end organ by continued stimulation
fatigue
Medical Definition of fatigue
fatigued
;fatiguing
1
transitive verb
: to weary with labor or exertion2: to induce a condition of fatigue in (as an effector organ)
intransitive verb
: to be affected with fatigue : become weary
Learn More about fatigue
-
See words that rhyme with fatigue Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for fatigue Spanish Central: Translation of fatigue Nglish: Translation of fatigue for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of fatigue for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about fatigue
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up fatigue? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!