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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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The first group will desperately fight for relevance against AI tools that are faster, cheaper, and tireless. Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025 This Thanksgiving, my heart is filled with gratitude for the tireless efforts of America’s farmers and ranchers to produce an abundant and affordable food supply. MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 Yet Kunken gives the character a roguish charisma, in his tireless defense of American freedom, that Biniaz couldn’t help observing was arguably fictional. Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025 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 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 5 Dec. 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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