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
Agatha ChristieIt isn't only our children who become overtired, overstressed, and out of control at times. We do, too.—Joyce Maynard
Joyce MaynardExamples of overtired in a Sentence
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College students, overtired professionals, parents seeking quick and easy meals for their kids, and anyone looking for a satisfying meal with minimal effort can find something to suit them in the Trader Joe’s freezers.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
As an overtired, overstimulated mom, deferring low-risk parenting queries to technology feels like a no-brainer for me.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 11 June 2025
Category Winners Every annoyed and overtired fish needs to de-stress by hunting for a bald eagle.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
We were welcomed with open arms — even the overtired kids — given refreshing drinks and told to relax while everything was handled.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
Every annoyed and overtired fish needs to de-stress by hunting for a bald eagle.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
As an overtired, overstimulated mom, deferring low-risk parenting queries to technology feels like a no-brainer for me.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 11 June 2025
Category Winners Every annoyed and overtired fish needs to de-stress by hunting for a bald eagle.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
We were welcomed with open arms — even the overtired kids — given refreshing drinks and told to relax while everything was handled.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
Every annoyed and overtired fish needs to de-stress by hunting for a bald eagle.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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
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“Overtired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overtired. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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