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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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During the next two months, our reporters will spotlight stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed by the tireless work of their neighbors, showing the human impact behind every donation. Silvia Solis, AZCentral.com, 23 Nov. 2025 Police Chief Joe LeDuc said tireless work led law enforcement to Wiseman. Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 12 Nov. 2025 But with the community’s help and the work of Mothership’s tireless staff, it’s set to welcome guests for the first time in three months. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025 Thank you all for the tireless support and friendship. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025 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 30 Nov. 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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