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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MacKinnon Chapman thanked the nonprofits for their tireless efforts that have strengthened communities and provided hope to countless individuals. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 The brazen assassination in 2017 of Valdez — a tireless chronicler of cartel violence and politicians’ links to organized crime — sparked international condemnation. Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026 Fieri has become one of the Food Network's most tireless soldiers ever since his Food Network Star win. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026 With his love for our country and tireless commitment to our security and democracy, Lee was a leading figure who helped propel me into my own life of public service. Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tireless

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Feb. 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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