Tiredness

/ˈtaɪərdnəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the state or condition of being tired; fatigue.

After a long day at work, I felt a deep sense of tiredness that made it hard to concentrate.

a feeling of weariness or exhaustion, often due to physical or mental exertion.

The tiredness she experienced after the marathon lasted for several days.

lack of energy or vitality.

His tiredness was evident in his slow movements and heavy eyelids.

the quality of needing rest or sleep.

The constant tiredness in his voice suggested that he hadn’t slept well the previous night.

From the word 'tired' + '-ness'

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

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.

Dead tired

After that workout, I'm dead tired.

Wiped out

I was wiped out after the long day at work.

Dog-tired

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