Fatigued: meaning, definitions and examples

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fatigued

 

[ fษ™หˆtiหษกd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling exhausted

Fatigued is a state of extreme tiredness or weariness, often resulting from physical or mental exertion. It is characterized by a lack of energy, motivation, and alertness. People who are fatigued may experience difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or performing everyday tasks.

Synonyms

drained, exhausted, tired, weary.

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Word Description / Examples
fatigued

Used to describe a state of physical and mental weariness, often due to prolonged exertion or stress.

  • After the marathon, he felt deeply fatigued and needed rest.
  • She appeared fatigued from studying all night for the exam.
exhausted

Describes an extreme state of tiredness, both physical and mental. It's more intense than 'tired'.

  • By the time the project was completed, everyone on the team was exhausted.
  • I felt exhausted after the long, stressful day.
weary

Used to describe a feeling of tiredness, especially when it has been prolonged or repetitive. It can also suggest a sense of boredom.

  • She gave a weary sigh after listening to the same complaints over and over.
  • The long hours made him feel weary by the end of the week.
tired

A general term for needing rest, often used in everyday situations. It is milder compared to other words in the group.

  • I'm tired after all the housework today.
  • He felt tired after his long journey.
drained

Often implies a state of exhaustion, but with an emphasis on emotional and mental depletion.

  • The constant arguing left him feeling completely drained.
  • She felt drained from dealing with so many problems at work.

Examples of usage

  • I felt fatigued after working long hours without a break.
  • She was so fatigued that she could barely keep her eyes open.
  • The constant stress at work left him feeling fatigued and drained.
  • Even after a good night's sleep, he still woke up feeling fatigued.
  • Fatigued from the long journey, she decided to rest before continuing her travels.

Translations

Translations of the word "fatigued" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cansado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเค•เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรผde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lelah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะพะผะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmฤ™czony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็–ฒใ‚ŒใŸ (ใคใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fatiguรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cansado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yorgun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๊ณคํ•œ (pigonhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนุจ (mutab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ unavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ฒๅ€ฆ็š„ (pรญjuร n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ utrujen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพreyttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ัˆะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (daghili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yorฤŸun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cansado

Etymology

The word 'fatigued' originated from the French word 'fatiguรฉ,' which in turn came from the Latin 'fatigare,' meaning 'to tire out.' The concept of fatigue has been recognized throughout history, with references to physical and mental exhaustion found in ancient texts. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to weariness and depletion of energy.

See also: fatiguing, indefatigable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,119, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.