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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Through the protests in the streets of Iran and the tireless advocacy of the diaspora, the Iranian people’s desire for a secular democracy and rule of law is undeniable. Derek Tran, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026 The center was established to honor not only his father but also as a tribute to his mother, Doris, and sister, Nancy, for their tireless dedication to the caregiving of his dad. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026 Our department is putting in tireless 12-hour shifts to make sure roads are cleared and traffic can move safely again. Ali Bauman, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 The man was just a tireless worker and his work ethic was unmatched as a coach. Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 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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