overtired

adjective

over·​tired ˌō-vər-ˈtī(-ə)rd 

: excessively tired (as from overexertion or lack of sleep)

feeling overtired

The following morning, Mrs. Inglethorp stayed in bed to breakfast, as she was rather overtired.

—Agatha Christie

It isn't only our children who become overtired, overstressed, and out of control at times. We do, too.

—Joyce Maynard

Examples of overtired in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This sweet — and sometimes grumpy — overtired youngster will be familiar to any parent. —Wendy Dunn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024

Along with the joyous aspects of parenting, are some not so fun parts, like trying to reason with a hangry, overtired toddler who is having an embarrassing public meltdown, or trying to reason with a hangry, overtired teenager who is having an embarrassing public meltdown. —Christina Crawford, Parents, 7 Dec. 2023

Children packed onto sofas and stretched out on living room floors, some excited to be with their cousins for a sleepover, others overtired and tearful. —Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above