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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Kleinschmidt said both players are tireless workers on and off the court. Matt Zahn, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026 The elder Allen agreed that Dante’s selflessness and tireless work rate is rare. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026 We are deeply saddened by the loss of Betsy Brenner, a visionary leader and tireless advocate for our community. Thomas Koetting, jsonline.com, 24 Jan. 2026 In recognition of her tireless efforts and the impact her work had on the casting community, Adler will be receiving the Rosalie Joseph Humanitarian Award, given to those who have made outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes that have in turn supported the casting community. Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 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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