fatigued

adjective

fa·​tigued fə-ˈtēgd How to pronounce fatigued (audio)
Synonyms of fatiguednext
: drained of strength and energy : affected by fatigue
fatigued leg muscles
It occurred to her that the tourists all looked blowsy and fatigued because they were headed back east at the end of their vacations.Jim Harrison
We drank the Chardonnay boisterously; it seemed to ignite and rejuvenate our fatigued minds and bodies.Glen Martin

Examples of fatigued in a Sentence

the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream
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Swordsman is taking the role of the fatigued person in this sequence. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 But out of Nick's shadow, the cast gets to let their freak flags fly, so to speak, and the arguments feel a little less bitter and fatigued. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 28 May 2026 While some wedge sandals are heavy, these are made with lightweight foam to prevent your feet from feeling fatigued. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 The symptoms to watch out for include being thirsty, having dark urine and feeling fatigued. Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fatigued

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fatigued was in 1682

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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatigued. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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