1
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
2
: obviously worn by hard use : run-down
tiredly
adverb
tiredness
noun
Examples of tired in a Sentence
I was really tired after the long trip.
She's too tired to go out tonight.
The children were tired after the hike.
We had to listen to the same old tired excuses again.
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
In the second set, Williams looked tired and Keys turned it on, hitting winners to both corners and making the age difference quite apparent.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
Best Women’s Shoe Deals Long travel days don’t have to mean tired, achy feet.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
Everyone is tired but alright in the Diamond house.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tired
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“Tired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tired. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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tired
adjective
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
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