tired

1 of 2

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 entry 1

tiredly adverb

tiredness noun

tired

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of tire entry 1, tire entry 4

Synonyms of tired

Adjective

• exhausted
• weary
• wearied
• drained

Examples of tired in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

The Valkyries had no answer in the first half, but a combination of tighter defense and possibly tired legs saw those effortless makes turn into clanks. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Sailors, for example, are often tired and overworked when reviewing images of potential threats. — Emelia S. Probasco, Foreign Affairs, 20 Aug. 2026

Olive Young’s in-house brand packs these eye patches with multiple forms of collagen alongside hydrolyzed elastin to give tired undereyes a plumper, smoother, more bouncy appearance. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Some people get tired of waiting on others to build their dream ride. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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
• sired
• wired
• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired

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