1
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
2
: obviously worn by hard use : run-down
3
tiredly adverb
tiredness noun

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.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tired was in the 14th century

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“Tired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tired. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

tired

1 of 2 adjective
ˈtī(ə)rd
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
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion

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