overfatigue

noun

Definition of overfatiguenext
as in impotence

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  1. impotence
  2. fatigue
  3. exhaustion
  4. feebleness
  5. burnout
  6. faintness
  7. collapse
  8. tiredness
Noun
  • Italy’s invasion of Abyssinia in 1935 had demonstrated the impotence of the League of Nations, and the Spanish Civil War of 1936-9 was a touchstone cause for the British left.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In the diaries, Pavese casts his impotence into a kind of worldview.
    — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of impotence
Noun
  • The Latvian is reportedly dealing with recurring symptoms tied to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which can cause dizziness and fatigue.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In studies, withdrawal from kratom has appeared mild on a scale that measures clinical opioid withdrawal, with symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and restlessness.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fatigue
Noun
  • This is a war film in style and substance, emphasizing the mental exhaustion of a country that cannot handle any more carnage.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Grief brings a lot of physical exhaustion with mental exhaustion.
    — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of exhaustion
Noun
  • As Kasubhai observed, despite its legal feebleness, Kennedy’s declaration and its explicit threat has had a concrete impact on the provision of gender-affirming services to American youths.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Signs of disease include warts on legs, crusty or swollen eyes, feebleness, a ruffled appearance, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, and diarrhea.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of feebleness
Noun
  • The new missile will reach approximately 15,000 mph at burnout, according to the Air Force.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As work and home obligations take up more of your focus, burnout can slowly sap your sense of joy and wonder in everyday life.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of burnout
Noun
  • But did the faintness of the line mean my case wasn’t serious?
    — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The challenge, of course, is their faintness.
    — Adam Frank, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Definition of faintness
Noun
  • Has the collapse of a corporate strategy ever been announced with such enthusiasm?
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Despite her frustration and disappointment, Zamaray urged brands not to see the measure’s collapse as a reason to relax.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of collapse
Noun
  • Trouble walking or speaking, confusion and extreme tiredness are more serious signs that should prompt immediate medical attention, Joshua said.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The patient was an elderly woman with tight grey curls and a face filled with aging and tiredness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of tiredness
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