Meaning & Definition of word "Tiredness"

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.