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

For anyone who’s tired of layering in linen blankets and jute throw rugs, an accordion divider is another excellent option. —Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026

Want a worker who always shows up, never says no, never gets sick, and can work without getting tired? —Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026

Clearly, the company is sick and tired of seeing its share price fall. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026

The limits of feedback fever There are some signs people are getting tired of it. —James Doubek, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026

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