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

Each serving combines 5mg of melatonin with a blend of chamomile, lavender, and elderberry to help you doze off seamlessly and not feel overtired upon waking. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025

But some of them prey on us—the wide-eyed, overtired first-time parents still finding our footing, desperate to get out of the house, not knowing what to do or where to go. —Lauren Boswell, Parents, 30 Nov. 2025

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

Category Winners Every annoyed and overtired fish needs to de-stress by hunting for a bald eagle. —Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overtired

• undesired
• unexpired
• uninspired
• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired
• inspired