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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Provided with hope for the first time since their struggles began and with the support of a tireless counselor (Annette Deao), the brothers work toward a brighter, sober future. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 Colleagues say Garcia is a tireless worker at a hotel and a Hell's Kitchen restaurant who never turned down a shift. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Yukov was known for his tireless efforts to bring closure to the families of those killed in the war. Scott Neuman, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 Stubborn, single-minded and tireless, lionized and controversial, the Los Angeles water boss was 72. Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tireless

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

tireless

adjective
: seeming never to get tired
a tireless worker
tirelessly adverb

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