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
Moderna’s data showed no major safety issues although the shot did cause some temporary reactions including injection-site pain, fever, headache, tiredness and aches.
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Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Footage of the moment quickly went viral, with many relating to the extreme tiredness that coincides with the birth of a baby.
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Other people may experience symptoms, such as headaches, a stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions, fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Others may have mild symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches or tiredness.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Other Tips for Combatting Fatigue Fatigue, which is defined as a general feeling of tiredness or lack of energy, can interfere with your daily activities.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
First symptoms often include extreme tiredness, headaches, swollen lymph nodes and muscle aches.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Consistent hydration through the morning also prevents the dehydration that frequently masquerades as midday tiredness.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
In the last few pages of the play, there’s something so powerful in the way Linda asks Willy to come to bed — the knowing and the tiredness and the strength and sadness in it.
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Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Footage of the moment quickly went viral, with many relating to the extreme tiredness that coincides with the birth of a baby.
—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Other people may experience symptoms, such as headaches, a stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions, fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Others may have mild symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches or tiredness.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Other Tips for Combatting Fatigue Fatigue, which is defined as a general feeling of tiredness or lack of energy, can interfere with your daily activities.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
First symptoms often include extreme tiredness, headaches, swollen lymph nodes and muscle aches.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Consistent hydration through the morning also prevents the dehydration that frequently masquerades as midday tiredness.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
In the last few pages of the play, there’s something so powerful in the way Linda asks Willy to come to bed — the knowing and the tiredness and the strength and sadness in it.
—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiredness
Noun
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The title Wowed Out comes from James’ own phrase for the sensory exhaustion brought on by modern life.
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The war-weariness in Sadeq’s words reflects the exhaustion felt throughout Lebanon, but especially among the Shiites who form a third of its 6 million residents.
Noun
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But Zelenskyy’s decision to name a military unit after the UPA drew fury from Warsaw, which had already shown signs of war fatigue over the influx of refugees and economic drain of supporting Ukraine’s fight.
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Patients most often notice symptoms like swelling and fatigue, as Williams did.
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“Tiredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiredness. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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