Fatiguing: meaning, definitions and examples

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fatiguing

[ fəˈtiːɡɪŋ ]

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feeling tired or exhausted

Fatiguing is a term used to describe the feeling of being physically or mentally tired after exertion. It is often associated with prolonged periods of activity or lack of rest.

Synonyms

exhausting, tiring, wearying

Examples of usage

Her job was so fatiguing that she often came home too exhausted to do anything else.
The constant demands of caring for a newborn can be fatiguing for new parents.

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causing tiredness or exhaustion

To fatigue means to cause someone to feel tired or exhausted through physical or mental effort. It can also refer to the process of wearing something out through use.

Synonyms

exhaust, tire, wear out

Examples of usage

The long hike fatigued him to the point where he could barely walk.
Repeatedly using the same muscle group can fatigue it and lead to injury.

Translations

Translations of the word "fatiguing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cansativo

🇮🇳 थकाऊ

🇩🇪 ermüdend

🇮🇩 melelahkan

🇺🇦 виснажливий

🇵🇱 męczący

🇯🇵 疲れる (tsukareru)

🇫🇷 fatigant

🇪🇸 fatigoso

🇹🇷 yorucu

🇰🇷 피곤하게 하는 (pigonhage haneun)

🇸🇦 مرهق

🇨🇿 únavný

🇸🇰 únavný

🇨🇳 令人疲惫的 (lìngrén píbèi de)

🇸🇮 utrujajoč

🇮🇸 þreytandi

🇰🇿 шаршатқан

🇬🇪 დამღლელი

🇦🇿 yorucu

🇲🇽 fatigoso

Word origin

The word 'fatigue' originated from the French word 'fatiguer', which means 'to tire'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century, initially used in the military context to describe the weariness caused by long marches or hard work. Over time, the term expanded to encompass physical and mental exhaustion in various contexts.