overtire

[oh-ver-tahyuhr]

verb (used with or without object)

overtired, overtiring 

1. to tire to the point of exhaustion; tire out.

Word History and Origins

Origin of overtire¹

First recorded in 1550–60; over- + tire ¹

Example Sentences

In the 54-page document, the production was accused of a "culture of misogyny", controlling the "underfed and overtired" cast and failing to provide a safe environment.

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I flicked through the document, which includes suggestions that participants were "underfed and overtired".

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They were "underfed and overtired", it claims, with meals provided "sporadically and sparsely" which "endangered the health and welfare" of the contestants.

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We were on our own — inexperienced, overtired and emotional.

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I have to be careful not to get overheated or overtired.

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