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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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
Back in the 1970s, my aunt and uncle had tired of the era’s standard foreign-vacation fare—Western Europe, the Caribbean—and decided to venture somewhat farther afield.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
He’s grown tired of being optioned back and forth from the minor leagues.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Theragun Relief: $149.00 This Theragun is perfect for massaging tired limbs.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
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“Tired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tired. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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tired
adjective
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
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