1
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
2
: obviously worn by hard use : run-down
tiredly
adverb
tiredness
noun
Examples of tired in a Sentence
I was really tired after the long trip.
She's too tired to go out tonight.
The children were tired after the hike.
We had to listen to the same old tired excuses again.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Sep. 2025
At seventy-nine, the commander in chief looked awful, his jowly, glowering face more tired and orange than ever, his porcine eyes extra puffy.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
In truth, these can feel tired, so kudos to the organizers for looking to find new ways in.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Origins feels tired and played out — something that should never happen to a crucial maze that establishes the overarching backstory for all of Knott’s Scary Farm.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tired
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“Tired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tired. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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tired
adjective
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
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