tired
adjective
exhausted, as by exertion; fatigued or sleepy.
tiredness
-
a word derived from
tired.
Example Sentences
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One experiment found people had warmer, more engaged interactions with robots that made social flubs, including “judgmental mistakes, wrong assumptions, expressing tiredness or boredom, or getting overexcited.”
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
It can make us feel more alert, improve concentration and stave off tiredness.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The results meant I was no closer to solving my tiredness problem, my partner pointed out, but I no longer cared.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
GLP-1s help regulate blood sugar, and some studies suggest these weight-loss drugs can help with some of the problems caused by PMOS, which can bring about extreme tiredness, kidney problems and high blood pressure.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
It was a kind tiredness, all soft instead of sharp and mean.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
