tireless

adjective

tire·​less ˈtī(-ə)r-ləs How to pronounce tireless (audio)
: 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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The 2024-25 campaign was also a coming-out party for 22-year-old defenseman Jake Sanderson, a tireless skater with strong defensive chops. Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 In many cases, the revelations of his work have led to governmental reckonings and legal ramifications, yet Hersh, now 88 and surrounded by boxes of files from decades of tireless work, sees himself not as a crusader but as a citizen just doing his job. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025 This victory would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of advocates, families and legislators, as well as a willingness to collaborate with the insurance industry. Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025 From overcoming early barriers as a woman in medicine to helping modernize cardiac care and mentoring the next generation of physicians, her passion for healing and her tireless work have made a significant impact. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tireless

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tireless was in 1591

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“Tireless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tireless. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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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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