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tiredness

  • a word derived from tired.
    tired
    adjective
    exhausted, as by exertion; fatigued or sleepy.

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Scientists say many women face delays in diagnosis and treatment, while some may not realise symptoms such as extreme tiredness or dizziness can be linked to blood loss and iron deficiency.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

A majority -- 87 percent -- of respondents reported at least one health-related impact during the sweltering week, including disrupted sleep, tiredness at work as well as dizziness, fainting and a faster heartbeat.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Unexplained weight loss, persistent tiredness, weakness, reduced appetite, nausea, or vomiting may indicate an underlying medical problem and warrant a conversation with a health care provider.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

They come on suddenly and start like flu or malaria with fever, headache and tiredness.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Seeing us all on the floor, Ma’s tiredness just flies out of her body.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes