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adjective

fə-ˈtēgd How to pronounce fatigued (audio)
Definition of fatiguednext
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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fatigued

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verb

past tense of fatigue
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
Adjective
Swordsman is taking the role of the fatigued person in this sequence. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 But out of Nick's shadow, the cast gets to let their freak flags fly, so to speak, and the arguments feel a little less bitter and fatigued. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Verb
But if an athlete was sufficiently hydrated and started cramping because they were fatigued, then a shot of pickle juice could help treat the discomfort, Doperak says. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 June 2026 But voters in Nevada are fatigued, Damore said, after years of inflation and rising costs since the COVID-19 pandemic. — Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, CBS News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fatigued
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigued
  1. tired
  2. exhausted
  3. weary
  4. wore
  5. killed
  6. drained
Adjective
  • The brand is winning over tired consumers who already reach for something sweet before bed by combining the comfort of a late-night treat with ingredients designed to support a better sleep routine.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
  • Some get the number of dollars tied to their age (this used to be the case for Ollie and his brother, Owen, until their mom, Rebecca, got tired of them fighting over their disparate payouts) and others much more.
    — Erika Janes, Curbed, 17 July 2026
Definition of tired
Verb
  • Consider what happened in April when Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke, whom the NCAA deemed had exhausted his eligibility, obtained a court injunction to play this fall.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
  • The shattered standing forlornly by the podium at the end of a draining tournament, hearts broken, bodies exhausted, having to watch as the opposition receive the reward that England were agonisingly close to.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of exhausted
Adjective
  • American trade associations, too, found fault with the duty hike, both because of its regressive impact on diversification efforts and its potential impact on inflation-weary American consumers.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • There’s something thrilling about standing on the battleground that led to a turning point in the American Civil War, or imagining Abraham Lincoln delivering his famous Gettysburg Address to war-weary soldiers.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of weary
Verb
  • The mother-son duo embraced in the driveway of a home in front of a big field; Aaron wore a casual black T-shirt, blue athletic shorts, a baseball cap, and brown flip flips, while his mom paired a sleeveless blue blouse with baggy patterned pants.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • Holmes, 47, wore a pink corset-style shirt paired with black leather pants, while Yarmosky went casual in a T-shirt, jeans and a tote bag.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of wore
Verb
  • An Iranian missile and drone attack has killed nine fighters of an Iranian-Kurdish group based in neighboring Iraq, according to an official from the group.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • The defense attorneys argued Harris fired the first shots that killed Payton friend Turner and set off the barrage that led to the deaths of bystanders Martinez, Alexander, and Davis.
    — Darrell Smith July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of killed
Verb
  • Awaiting a diagnosis that never came and drained of funds from a dizzying sequence of medical neglect and malpractice, Hughes could no longer afford a safe place to rest.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
  • Soil with good structure is well-drained and holds nutrients vital to plant health.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
Definition of drained

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