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Overtiring: meaning, definitions and examples

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overtiring

 

[ oʊvərˈtaɪərɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical activity

Overtiring refers to the state of being excessively fatigued or exhausted, often as a result of prolonged physical or mental exertion. It can describe a situation where an activity has gone beyond a person's endurance level, leading to tiredness and diminished performance. Overtiring can also affect one's motivation and mood negatively, making it crucial to manage activity levels. This term is often used in contexts where individuals push themselves too hard, whether in sports, work, or daily chores.

Synonyms

draining, exhausting, fatiguing

Examples of usage

  • After the overtiring workout, I needed a long rest.
  • The overtime tasks during the week were overtiring.
  • She felt overtired after studying late into the night.

Translations

Translations of the word "overtiring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exaustivo

🇮🇳 थकाने वाला

🇩🇪 überanstrengend

🇮🇩 melelahkan

🇺🇦 виснажливий

🇵🇱 wyczerpujący

🇯🇵 疲れさせる

🇫🇷 épuisant

🇪🇸 agotador

🇹🇷 yıpratıcı

🇰🇷 지치게 하는

🇸🇦 مرهق

🇨🇿 vyčerpávající

🇸🇰 vyčerpávajúci

🇨🇳 疲惫的

🇸🇮 izčrpavajoč

🇮🇸 þreytandi

🇰🇿 жалықтыратын

🇬🇪 მდუღარე

🇦🇿 yorucu

🇲🇽 agotador

Word origin

The word 'overtiring' derives from the combination of the prefix 'over-' and the verb 'tire.' The prefix 'over-' indicates an excess or surplus, while 'tire' comes from the Old French 'tirer,' meaning to draw or pull. The original sense of 'tire' was to become weary or fatigued. The combination reflects the idea of experiencing fatigue beyond the normal limit. The usage of 'overtiring' has grown, especially in contexts relating to physical activity, mental strain, and work-related stress. It highlights a burgeoning awareness of the effects of over-exertion on mental and physical health. This awareness is part of a broader cultural shift towards valuing balanced lifestyles and well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,198, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.