tiring

adjective

tir·​ing ˈtī-riŋ How to pronounce tiring (audio)
ˈtī-ər-iŋ
Synonyms of tiringnext
: causing weariness or lack of strength or energy
a tiring schedule
a very tiring workout
Karlowicz, a fifth-grade teacher, said she ran in last year's Ragnar Relay Cape Cod, which gave her some familiarity with racing on back-to-back days. "It's so tiring," she said. "There's a huge mental challenge to do it. It's very invigorating to overcome that."Steve Derderian
tiringly adverb
tiringly hot weather
a tiringly repetitive process

Examples of tiring in a Sentence

the seminar was tiring and not particularly helpful or informative
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The longtime Florida coach swapped a tiring McDonald for Russell Sandefer with one out in the top of the sixth inning. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026 By combining both the heated air flow of a blow dryer and a round brush in a single tool, this product is much simpler and less tiring to use than working with a separate hair dryer and round brush. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 Driving becomes less stressful, less tiring, less soul-destroying. Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 So, after running a marathon and spending an equally as tiring work week in New York City, my husband and I flew home, scooped up our dog, and drove to Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego. Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiring

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tiring was in 1594

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“Tiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiring. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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