Meaning & Definition of word "Tiring"

Tiring

/ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

adjective:

  • 1. causing fatigue or weariness; exhausting.
    • Example: The long hike up the mountain was quite tiring.
  • 2. making one feel weary; draining.
    • Example: Working overtime every day can be very tiring.
  • 3. involving a lot of effort or hard work.
    • Example: Taking care of three kids all day can be a tiring job.
  • 4. causing boredom; monotonous.
    • Example: The lecture was so tiring that many students fell asleep.

Etymology

From the verb tire + -ing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tiring day:

a day that causes fatigue or exhaustion.

tiring job:

a job that is exhausting or makes one feel weary.

Related Words

tire:

to exhaust physical strength.

fatigue:

extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion.

Slang Meanings of tiring

Meaning: Burnout

Example Sentence: After working non-stop for weeks, I feel totally burned out—it's so tiring.

Meaning: Worn out

Example Sentence: I'm completely worn out after that tiring workout.