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

• tired
• exhausted
• weary

Examples of fatigued in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In conventional trucking accidents, liability typically centers on driver negligence—whether the driver was distracted, fatigued, speeding, or otherwise failed to exercise reasonable care. —Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

Just when Americans are growing more and more fatigued at being asked to tip at seemingly every interaction, this change could supercharge the practice. —Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 9 July 2025

Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end of a four-game series against the New York Yankees. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025

Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end of a four-game series against the Yankees. —Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 20 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fatigued

• leagued