as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream
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as in exhausted
to use up all the physical energy of
the rescue workers pressed on, though their efforts to reach the miners had almost completely fatigued them
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Recent Examples of fatigued
Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
But there’s also a more immediate concern, which is that social media apps leave you mentally fatigued, which in turn directly compromises your endurance and decision-making abilities.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
Women personally reported feeling far more fatigued than men.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The form resembles how other athletes run when fatigued, looks wasteful, and often, harshly, draws comparisons to Bambi on ice.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Four Brain foods promote mindful productivity and career health: protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and Vitamin D.
Regular exercise such as brisk walking re-calibrates a fatigued brain and reduces your risk of developing anxiety by almost 60%.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
But there’s also a more immediate concern, which is that social media apps leave you mentally fatigued, which in turn directly compromises your endurance and decision-making abilities.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
Women personally reported feeling far more fatigued than men.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The form resembles how other athletes run when fatigued, looks wasteful, and often, harshly, draws comparisons to Bambi on ice.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigued
Adjective
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At this point in the Trump show, the famously unpredictable president seems to be following a script as tired as any other long-running, low-brow procedural.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Back in the 1970s, my aunt and uncle had tired of the era’s standard foreign-vacation fare—Western Europe, the Caribbean—and decided to venture somewhat farther afield.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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He was hurt, he was exhausted and knew very well the odds of his Pittsburgh Penguins qualifying for the postseason were minimal at best.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Fourteen years of war have left the country desolate, and its people exhausted; millions have been displaced or were forced to become refugees.—
Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
25 Mar. 2025
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The sleep aide wakes up the weary with customizable light settings and soothing sounds—not to mention, will look like total eye candy on her nightstand.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Tym Brown adds fine support as the school’s weary and worn-down principal.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigued. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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