Meaning & Definition of word "Tiring"

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    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.