Synonyms

exhausted

American

[ig-zaws-tid] / ɪgˈzɔs tɪd /

adjective

drained of strength or energy; worn-out.

The illness left me exhausted, both psychologically and physically.

Related Words

See tired ¹.

Etymology

Origin of exhausted

First recorded in 1660–70; exhaust ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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DeLorean’s upstart company filed for bankruptcy in 1982, having exhausted investor funds, including significant sums from the British government, since the company chose economically struggling Belfast in Northern Ireland for its factory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

People might have lofty ambitions to read a great novel or learn how to play an instrument, but at the end of the day they turn on the TV because they’re exhausted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"When she did difficult work, I helped her. Sometimes when she was overwhelmed and exhausted, we cried together," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“We believe this combination of severe price compression, completely exhausted market breadth, and extreme pessimism is not a cause for panic, but rather a classic contrarian trading opportunity,” they wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

A ploy to ensure he’d be positively exhausted when we boarded the ship and entered our cabin.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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