fatigued

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adjective

fa·​tigued fə-ˈtēgd 

: 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

fatigued

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past tense and past participle of fatigue entry 2

Synonyms of fatigued

Adjective

• tired
• exhausted
• weary

Examples of fatigued in a Sentence

Adjective

the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

There were a handful of games last season in which Vladar looked fatigued after the Flyers’ coaching staff was forced to ride him, so having Woll around as a more reliable option could pay dividends in an 84-game season. — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Low vitamin D is often a culprit when someone feels sluggish and fatigued. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2026

The multifront campaign has put Iran under unprecedented pressure, forcing its fatigued population to endure still more strain. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Nearby Nature Riverwest Cat Tour Tour frisky, fatigued and fluttery felines across Riverwest this weekend. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1682, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fatigued

• leagued