tired

adjective

ˈtī(-ə)rd 

1

: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion

2

: obviously worn by hard use : run-down

3

: trite, hackneyed

tiredly adverb

tiredness noun

Synonyms of tired

• exhausted
• weary
• wearied
• drained

Examples of tired in a Sentence

I was really tired after the long trip.

She's too tired to go out tonight.

The children were tired after the hike.

We had to listen to the same old tired excuses again.

Recent Examples on the Web

Too many decisions about taxpayer money happen behind closed doors, and people are tired of seeing the lack of progress. —Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026

Orlando was facing a tired San Antonio team that arrived home 24 hours later than scheduled because of a snow storm in North Carolina. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026

Boost your circadian rhythm by getting morning sunlight, staying active during the day to feel physically tired and giving up afternoon coffee to promote deeper, restorative sleep. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 May 2026

Even so, many on Wall Street saw eBay as a tired company, with a clunky site selling a garage-like hodgepodge of items. —Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tired

• dog-tired
• one tired puppy
• sick and tired

Rhymes for tired

• fired
• hired
• quired
• sired
• wired
• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired

Kids Definition

tired

1 of 2 adjective

ˈtī(ə)rd

1

: weary entry 1 sense 1

2

: used over and over again

the same tired old excuse

tiredly adverb

tiredness noun

tired

2 of 2 adjective

: having tires

Medical Definition

tired

adjective

ˈtī(ə)rd 

: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion