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

Florida’s rebuild under its new staff will no longer feature the star that captivated its reeling fanbase as a true freshman by winning four consecutive games to end the 2024 season, passing for … most Gators are tired of hearing that tale. —Noah White, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025

Raphael was bone-tired by the end of the tour. —Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2025

Instead, the Bears’ 35-31 loss to Hawaii on Wednesday night was more evidence that the program needs a leadership change that can toss aside a tired and familiar narrative. —Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025

Plenty of workers already commute to North City, so the apartment complex is likely to attract some people who are tired of traffic. —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025

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