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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That’s come with a new set of challenges for the 24-year-old forward, whom the Knicks have prioritized on defense, primarily using the tireless Josh Hart, and, at times, their top wing stopper in OG Anunoby. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026 Elena Vilardell, technical and executive secretary of Ibermedia, received an industry tribute in recognition of her tireless efforts to foster collaboration across Ibero-American countries. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026 Our tireless beat writer, Nick Harris, profiled all the new Cowboys. Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026 King Charles' younger sister is known for her tireless drive for royal duty, often ranked among the royal family's hardest-working members by count of official engagements recorded in The Court Circular. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 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 1 May. 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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