tired
1 Americanadjective
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exhausted, as by exertion; fatigued or sleepy.
They provided water to a tired runner.
- Synonyms:
- enervated
- Antonyms:
- energetic
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weary or bored (usually followed byof ).
I'm tired of eating the same food every day.
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hackneyed; stale, as a joke, phrase, or sermon.
The standup comedian's tired old gags got no laughs.
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Informal. impatient or disgusted.
You make me tired.
adjective
adjective
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weary; fatigued
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(foll by of)
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having lost interest in; bored
I'm tired of playing cards
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having lost patience with; exasperated by
I'm tired of his eternal excuses
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hackneyed; stale
the same tired old jokes
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euphemistic slightly drunk
Related Words
Tired, exhausted, fatigued, wearied, weary suggest a condition in which a large part of one's energy and vitality has been consumed. One who is tired has used up a considerable part of their bodily or mental resources: to feel tired at the end of the day. One who is exhausted is completely drained of energy and vitality, usually because of arduous or long-sustained effort: The horse was left exhausted after a hard run. One who is fatigued has consumed energy to a point where rest and sleep are demanded: A good workout can leave you feeling rather pleasantly fatigued. One who is wearied has been under protracted exertion or strain that has gradually worn out their strength: The sentry sat down, wearied by a long vigil. Weary suggests a more permanent condition than wearied: The family is weary of struggling against misfortunes.
Other Word Forms
- tiredly adverb
- tiredness noun
Etymology
Origin of tired1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English tyred; tire 1; -ed 2 ( def. )
Origin of tired2
Example Sentences
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Players look tired at times because they hadn’t practiced since their loss on Feb. 6.
From Los Angeles Times
A couple of days later, a little more tired and quiet, Harry was interviewed on BBC Breakfast.
From BBC
When the spirits were tired of talking, or frustrated by the questioning, they spelled a single word Done, and the spirit circle concluded.
From Literature
Handsome marveled too, but from a farther distance, leaning against a large rock while his tired legs steadied.
From Literature
“That’s the only time he gets to rest. He works so hard through the summer that he’s very tired when winter comes; so he just goes to sleep and rests until spring comes again.”
From Literature
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