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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Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Bell remembered during the Stars on Ice tour in 2022 when the skaters rolled into a new city, tired, groggy and sore from the long bus ride, Liu, dressed in a baggy hoodie and billowing sweatpants, could go on the ice and throw perfect jumps without warning.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The formulation hits all the targets my tired eyes crave—brightening dark circles, decreasing puffiness, and reducing the look of fine lines.
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While many factors may contribute to feeling tired all the time, certain nutrient deficiencies may also play a role.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
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Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Bell remembered during the Stars on Ice tour in 2022 when the skaters rolled into a new city, tired, groggy and sore from the long bus ride, Liu, dressed in a baggy hoodie and billowing sweatpants, could go on the ice and throw perfect jumps without warning.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The formulation hits all the targets my tired eyes crave—brightening dark circles, decreasing puffiness, and reducing the look of fine lines.
—Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
While many factors may contribute to feeling tired all the time, certain nutrient deficiencies may also play a role.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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tired
adjective
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
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