Synonyms of exhaustion

exhaustion

noun

ig-ˈzȯs-chən 

as in fatigue

a complete depletion of energy or strength

with all of the work and activity that the holiday season brings, the working couple was on the point of exhaustion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fatigue
• collapse
• tiredness
• weariness
• burnout
• disablement
• prostration
• lassitude
• weakness
• faintness
• frazzle
• impotence
• debility
• feebleness
• lethargy
• infirmity
• debilitation
• enervation
• inertia
• stupor
• frailty
• slumber
• languor
• enfeeblement
• apathy
• sluggishness
• listlessness
• passivity
• torpor
• frailness
• overfatigue
• torpidity
• passiveness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejuvenation
• refreshment
• energy
• revitalization
• vigor
• vitality
• strength
• power
• starch
• sap
• dash
• muscle
• drive
• punch
• bounce
• liveliness
• ginger
• pep
• verve
• go
• potency
• vim
• zip
• snap
• rejuvenescence
• zing
• might
• vivacity
• puissance
• briskness
• spiritedness
• sprightliness
• vivaciousness
• jauntiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exhaustion

After the Gators failed their fourth attempt, Brown set aside his exhaustion and delivered a message. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

But when this goes on beyond a few days or even weeks and the exhaustion, overwhelm and stress become your personality, symptoms can start to appear. — Jessica Bippen, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026

But Vrabel is looking to limit the injuries that come from wear and tear and exhaustion on the field. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The issue with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s HR titles has been discussed to exhaustion. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026