tireless

adjective

tire·​less ˈtī(-ə)r-ləs How to pronounce tireless (audio)
Synonyms of tirelessnext
: seemingly incapable of tiring : indefatigable
a tireless worker
tirelessly adverb
tirelessness noun

Examples of tireless in a Sentence

She has been a tireless advocate for reform. a tireless advocate for human rights
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McBurnie, who joined from Spanish club Las Palmas back in August, signing three days before their opening game, has typified Hull’s season — a player revitalised, a tireless worker and one of the arrivals who came in on a free transfer or loan following their EFL transfer embargo last summer. Tom Burrows, New York Times, 23 May 2026 The random, tireless way this bird beats its head into its quarry is symbolic of, and perfect for, our times. Christopher Gangemi, New Yorker, 21 May 2026 If vice president of operations Chip Conway, a tireless worker in a thankless job, books the wrong hotel he will likely be forced to run back to Denver. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026 To those who disagreed with him, Adams was a tireless pest trying to force his views onto more moderate and prudent men. Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tireless

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tireless was in 1605

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“Tireless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tireless. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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tireless

adjective
tire·​less ˈtī(ə)r-ləs How to pronounce tireless (audio)
: seeming never to get tired
a tireless worker
tirelessly adverb

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