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
• spent
• jaded
• beat
• done
• bleary
• limp
• pooped
• aweary
• worn to a frazzle
• prostrate
• tapped out
• wiped out
• worn-out
• logy
• sleepy
• burned-out
• washed-out
• overworked
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of knackered

Or at least see the knock-on effects on knackered players during the new domestic season? —Tim Spiers, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025

The bones of knackered cattle in the glue that held his antique books together. —Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024

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

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

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