Synonyms of knackered

knackered

adjective

ˈna-kərd 

British

as in exhausted

depleted in strength, energy, or freshness

I'm absolutely knackered, so no pub-crawling for me tonight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhausted
• tired
• weary
• drained
• wearied
• worn
• fatigued
• dead
• beaten
• bushed
• burnt-out
• spent
• done
• jaded
• beat
• bleary
• limp
• pooped
• aweary
• loggy
• worn to a frazzle
• prostrate
• tapped out
• wiped out
• worn-out
• logy
• burned-out
• overworked
• washed-out
• sleepy
• all in
• weakened
• played out
• tuckered (out)
• overtaxed
• debilitated
• enervated
• enfeebled
• broken-down
• sapped
• lethargic
• drowsy
• sluggish
• run-down
• overfatigued
• heavy
• enervate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rested
• unwearied
• rejuvenated
• relaxed
• fresh
• refreshed
• active
• energetic
• strong
• tireless
• strengthened
• invigorated
• revitalized
• vitalized
• peppy
• weariless

Examples of knackered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The adrenaline from having our first child (and keeping him alive) got me through the first several days without feeling completely knackered, but my lack of nocturnal restoration eventually took its toll. —Patrick Wilson, Outside Online, 15 June 2020

And, if their knees get too knackered, there’s a backup Santa. —Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2021

Mounting a knackered horse and dragging a fat old farmer, Sancho, in his wake, the don declares undying love for an ordinary girl out of her depth. —Jeanette Winterson, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2019

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