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

My massage therapist said that this serum, derived from Hawaiian comfrey and noni plants infused into rich macadamia nut oil, works to awaken fatigued cells, according to the serum-maker. — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Those subjects reported feeling more fatigued and stressed compared to healthy controls. — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026

Creatine May Support Fatigued Brains In a 2024 study, researchers from Germany examined whether a single, large dose of creatine could help fatigued brains. — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026

When fluid pools in tissue instead of draining, the results can include facial puffiness, swollen limbs, bloating and a general heavy or fatigued feeling. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1682, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fatigued

• leagued