fatigued

adjective

fa·​tigued fə-ˈtēgd How to pronounce fatigued (audio)
: drained of strength and energy : affected by fatigue
fatigued leg muscles
It occurred to her that the tourists all looked blowsy and fatigued because they were headed back east at the end of their vacations.Jim Harrison
We drank the Chardonnay boisterously; it seemed to ignite and rejuvenate our fatigued minds and bodies.Glen Martin

Examples of fatigued in a Sentence

the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream
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At the same time, there are concerns about how fatigued players that participate in the Club World Cup will be for the 2025/2026 European club season, especially after having played for their countries in competitions like the Euros and Copa America last summer. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 But Trump’s reelection led political analysts to suggest that a fatigued public might not pay as much attention the second time around. Brian Stelter, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025 But overusing them can cause fatigued muscles that can then become inflamed, tight and painful. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025 This not only impacts the skin’s ability to bounce natural light but often adds to a fatigued appearance due to a lack of moisture. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fatigued

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fatigued was in 1682

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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatigued. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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