Overtired: meaning, definitions and examples
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overtired
[ oʊvərˈtaɪərd ]
state of being
Overtired refers to a state of extreme fatigue resulting from prolonged periods of wakefulness or insufficient rest. It can lead to physical and mental exhaustion, causing diminished performance in daily activities. Being overtired can make it difficult to concentrate, leading to irritability and difficulty controlling emotions. It is common for people, especially those with busy schedules, to experience overtiredness from time to time.
Synonyms
burnt out, exhausted, fatigued, overcome, overworked.
Examples of usage
- She felt overtired after studying all night.
- He became overtired from working extra shifts.
- Children often act out when they are overtired.
- I struggle to fall asleep when I’m overtired.
Translations
Translations of the word "overtired" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exausto
🇮🇳 थका हुआ
🇩🇪 übermüdet
🇮🇩 kelelahan
🇺🇦 втомлений
🇵🇱 przemęczony
🇯🇵 疲れ果てた
🇫🇷 épuisé
🇪🇸 agotado
🇹🇷 aşırı yorgun
🇰🇷 너무 피곤한
🇸🇦 مرهق
🇨🇿 přetížený
🇸🇰 vyčerpaný
🇨🇳 过度疲惫
🇸🇮 preutrujen
🇮🇸 ofþreyttur
🇰🇿 шаршаған
🇬🇪 დაგლეჯილი
🇦🇿 yorgun
🇲🇽 agotado
Etymology
The word 'overtired' is formed by combining the prefix 'over-', meaning excessive, and the word 'tired', which comes from Middle English 'tired', stemming from the Old English 'tīred', a past participle of 'tīrian', meaning to tire or fatigue. The use of 'over-' as a prefix in English dates back to Old Norse and has been used to denote excessiveness in various contexts. The combination of these two elements creates the term 'overtired', which has been adopted into modern English to signify a state of being more tired than usual. The word's usage in the English language has become more prominent as the culture increasingly acknowledges the impacts of sleep deprivation and the importance of rest, particularly in relation to mental health and well-being.