as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream
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as in exhausted
to use up all the physical energy of
the rescue workers pressed on, though their efforts to reach the miners had almost completely fatigued them
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Recent Examples of fatigued
Dana Solomon, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
Women were viewed by others as less fatigued than their male counterparts.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
As a result, many controllers report that they are fatigued and demoralized, a combination that some fear could lead to a catastrophic mistake.
—Aaron Krolik, New York Times, 16 May 2025
In a headphone environment in which the left and right channels are separated, ears may become fatigued during prolonged listening.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Like any other muscle in the body, the pelvic floor muscles can also become weak, tight, and/or fatigued, causing pelvic floor dysfunction.
—Dana Solomon, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
Women were viewed by others as less fatigued than their male counterparts.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
As a result, many controllers report that they are fatigued and demoralized, a combination that some fear could lead to a catastrophic mistake.
—Aaron Krolik, New York Times, 16 May 2025
In a headphone environment in which the left and right channels are separated, ears may become fatigued during prolonged listening.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigued
Adjective
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The Panthers survived an Aleksander Barkov delay of game penalty and McDavid slaloming through tired penalty killers only to be turned away by Bobrovsky’s stomach snow angel.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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My therapist buffs and moisturizes my tired skin with nutrient-rich seaweed body polish and a firming mask before laying shiver-inducing strands of detoxifying fresh seaweed across my back.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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He was hurt, he was exhausted and knew very well the odds of his Pittsburgh Penguins qualifying for the postseason were minimal at best.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Fourteen years of war have left the country desolate, and its people exhausted; millions have been displaced or were forced to become refugees.—
Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Today, Knight sounds less like a rap-world villain and more like a weary prophet, but still fierce in conviction.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The squad then start the session with a passing drill where the coaches shout and clap constantly, inspiring energy to any weary limbs.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigued. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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