tired

adjective

ˈtī(-ə)rd 

1

: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion

2

: obviously worn by hard use : run-down

3

: trite, hackneyed

tiredly adverb

tiredness noun

Synonyms of tired

• exhausted
• weary
• wearied
• drained

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

People are tired of a corrupt system that rewards the powerful and punishes working families. —Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

Some may feel more tired than usual or notice vague discomfort or a feeling of fullness on the upper right side of the abdomen, but these signs are nonspecific and easy to overlook. —Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025

Trump has grown tired of waiting for Vladimir Putin to offer any significant concession, and his Administration not only is continuing to share intelligence with Kyiv but is now permitting Ukraine to use its weapons against targets deeper inside Russia. —Ian Bremmer, Time, 20 Nov. 2025

Most of us were tired and intimidated by the steep hills and rocky terrain. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tired

• dog tired
• one tired puppy
• sick and tired

Rhymes for tired

• fired
• hired
• quired
• sired
• wired
• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired

Kids Definition

tired

1 of 2 adjective

ˈtī(ə)rd

1

: weary entry 1 sense 1

2

: used over and over again

the same tired old excuse

tiredly adverb

tiredness noun

tired

2 of 2 adjective

: having tires

Medical Definition

tired

adjective

ˈtī(ə)rd 

: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion