Meaning & Definition of word "Tiredness"

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    Tiredness

    /ˈtaɪərdnəs/

    noun:

    • 1. the state or condition of being tired; fatigue.
      • Example: After a long day at work, I felt a deep sense of tiredness that made it hard to concentrate.
    • 2. a feeling of weariness or exhaustion, often due to physical or mental exertion.
      • Example: The tiredness she experienced after the marathon lasted for several days.
    • 3. lack of energy or vitality.
      • Example: His tiredness was evident in his slow movements and heavy eyelids.
    • 4. the quality of needing rest or sleep.
      • Example: The constant tiredness in his voice suggested that he hadn’t slept well the previous night.

    Etymology

    From the word 'tired' + '-ness'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    burning the candle at both ends:

    Working excessively hard and stretching oneself too thin

    running on empty:

    Continuing to work or function with little energy or resources left

    feeling over the hill:

    Feeling old or past one's prime, often relating to tiredness

    Related Words

    fatigued:

    Experiencing extreme tiredness or exhaustion.

    weary:

    Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.

    exhaustion:

    A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

    Slang Meanings of tiredness

    Meaning: Dead tired

    Example Sentence: After that workout, I'm dead tired.

    Meaning: Wiped out

    Example Sentence: I was wiped out after the long day at work.

    Meaning: Dog-tired

    Example Sentence: By the end of the party, I was dog-tired.