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
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
Investors and companies have become fatigued with following through on their DEI commitments, and pressure has increased on companies to steer clear of social issues.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Adjective
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
Investors and companies have become fatigued with following through on their DEI commitments, and pressure has increased on companies to steer clear of social issues.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigued
Adjective
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While infants and toddlers between the ages of 0 to 2 years are more likely to experience a stuffy nose, cough, poor appetite, fussiness, and sleep problems, children between the ages of 3 to 5 years mainly complain of sleepiness, feeling tired during daytime, low energy and dry cough.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Family members said Jacobs had talked about feeling tired, but not about wanting to take his own life.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 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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Santa Monica residents go to war against Waymo There’s a battle brewing in Santa Monica with a fleet of unmanned, electric Waymo vehicles on one side, and exhausted, weary locals on the other.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Reed thin and blonde, with the slouch of a weary royal, Kjær spent Tuesday afternoon directing his troops: five amateur dancers, recruited from clubs, who will perform at an opening on Saturday in a piece modeled on the firework displays at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
30 May 2025
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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigued. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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