as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
your tiredness will go away after a good rest
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Recent Examples of tiredness
Shah, along with a clinical psychologist and a leadership coach, explain how to banish daily bouts of tiredness and boost energy levels in both body and mind.
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Andee Tagle, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
In the long list of factors behind Tottenham’s shocking collapse in losing 5-2 at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday, tiredness probably wouldn’t crack the top 10.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Per the Mayo Clinic, signs and symptoms include extreme thirst, dizziness, confusion, tiredness, and minimal or dark-colored urine.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Stress, excitement or tiredness can set off an unwanted, uncontrollable volley of sudden jerky movements and/or a spew of four-letter and other words.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Lifestyle changes can help reduce symptoms, as tics can be triggered by factors such as stress, tiredness or excitement, according to the NHS.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Another warning sign that often flies under the radar is profound fatigue—an overwhelming tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest (something that many of us are quick to dismiss).
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
Too little iron can cause tiredness.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Andee Tagle, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
In the long list of factors behind Tottenham’s shocking collapse in losing 5-2 at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday, tiredness probably wouldn’t crack the top 10.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Per the Mayo Clinic, signs and symptoms include extreme thirst, dizziness, confusion, tiredness, and minimal or dark-colored urine.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Stress, excitement or tiredness can set off an unwanted, uncontrollable volley of sudden jerky movements and/or a spew of four-letter and other words.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Lifestyle changes can help reduce symptoms, as tics can be triggered by factors such as stress, tiredness or excitement, according to the NHS.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Another warning sign that often flies under the radar is profound fatigue—an overwhelming tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest (something that many of us are quick to dismiss).
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
Too little iron can cause tiredness.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiredness
Noun
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To avoid exhaustion or resentment, protect that space to recharge.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Heat leads to dehydration, exhaustion and overall inhospitable conditions.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even for those who complete it, Santas warned of overuse injuries, excessive fatigue and burnout due to unclear intensity guidance and zero recovery days.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Skipping a Walk After Meals After a carb-heavy meal, blood sugar spikes and then drops sharply, a pattern linked to fatigue, anxiety, and overeating.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Tiredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiredness. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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