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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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Slower, tired, wanna be in bed, love a nap.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
These easy fall plant swaps are perfect for refreshing tired summer pots and creating long-lasting displays with minimal effort.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
If Early can’t go deep, Cora may be looking at mixing-and-matching with a tired bullpen.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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 8 Oct. 2025.
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tired
adjective
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
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