tireless

adjective

tire·​less ˈtī(-ə)r-ləs How to pronounce tireless (audio)
Synonyms of tirelessnext
: seemingly incapable of tiring : indefatigable
a tireless worker
tirelessly adverb
tirelessness noun

Examples of tireless in a Sentence

She has been a tireless advocate for reform. a tireless advocate for human rights
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Cristobal studies tape of every player UM signs, but Smith does a lot of the necessary legwork, because even Cristobal — with his tireless work ethic — can’t do everything. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 Technically gifted, fearless, tireless, and always ready to fight for the badge. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Based on extensive research and conversations with Ms Lee, her family and others in her circle, Roché’s narrative emphasizes how much faith, patience and tireless effort was required of Lee’s generation just to secure the basic dignities of American citizenship. Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 For those performances, not only did an excitedly tireless Conlon spend an hour before performances in the talks, but afterward, despite operas that lasted five hours or more, he could be found behind the bar at Kendell’s, the theater’s downstairs brasserie, serving drinks. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tireless

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tireless was in 1605

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“Tireless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tireless. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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tireless

adjective
tire·​less ˈtī(ə)r-ləs How to pronounce tireless (audio)
: seeming never to get tired
a tireless worker
tirelessly adverb

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