1
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
2
: obviously worn by hard use : run-down
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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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
The models stood for a couple of hours until one got tired, took off her shoes, and sat down.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Elias’ eyes were a bit tired after trying to track down Messi downtown on Friday.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tired
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“Tired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tired. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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tired
adjective
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
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