fatigued

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

Synonyms

• all in
• aweary [archaic]
• beat
• beaten
• bleary
• burned-out
• burnt-out
• bushed
• dead
• done
• drained
• exhausted
• jaded
• knackered [British]
• limp
• logy
• loggy
• played out
• pooped [slang]
• prostrate
• spent
• tapped out
• tired
• tuckered (out)
• washed-out
• wearied
• weary
• wiped out
• worn
• worn-out

Examples of fatigued in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

As a result, many controllers report that they are fatigued and demoralized, a combination that some fear could lead to a catastrophic mistake. —Aaron Krolik, New York Times, 16 May 2025

In a headphone environment in which the left and right channels are separated, ears may become fatigued during prolonged listening. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Investors and companies have become fatigued with following through on their DEI commitments, and pressure has increased on companies to steer clear of social issues. —Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 May 2025

Mental health conditions, including depression, can also make people feel fatigued. —Ali Pantony, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fatigued

• leagued