Tired: meaning, definitions and examples

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tired

 

[ หˆtaษชษ™rd ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling exhausted

Feeling exhausted or fatigued, often as a result of physical or mental exertion. It is a state of being weary and lacking energy.

Synonyms

exhausted, fatigued, weary.

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Word Description / Examples
tired

A general feeling of needing rest or sleep, can be used in everyday situations.

  • I'm tired after working all day
  • She felt tired from running
exhausted

A very strong feeling of tiredness, often after physical or mental effort. Use this word when you want to emphasize how extremely tired someone is.

  • He was exhausted after the marathon
  • They felt exhausted after pulling an all-nighter
fatigued

A formal way to say that someone is very tired, often used in medical or professional contexts.

  • The patient was fatigued after the surgery
  • Drivers should take breaks when they feel fatigued
weary

Describes someone who is tired, especially after working or existing for a long time, often with a sense of worn out. It can imply a feeling of being fed up or tired in spirit.

  • She was weary of the constant noise
  • He felt weary after dealing with so many problems

Examples of usage

  • I'm so tired after working all day.
  • She felt tired after running a marathon.
  • He looked tired from studying all night.
Context #2 | Adjective

bored or fed up

Feeling bored or fed up with a situation, person, or task. It can also refer to being uninterested or lacking enthusiasm.

Synonyms

bored, fed up, uninterested.

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Word Description / Examples
tired

Use this word when someone needs rest or sleep because they have used a lot of energy.

  • I'm tired after working all day
  • She looks tired and needs to rest
bored

This word is best for situations where someone feels uninterested because they have nothing to do or find an activity dull.

  • The lecture was so long that I got bored
  • He felt bored during the rainy day
fed up

This phrase is used when someone is annoyed or frustrated after dealing with something for too long. It often has a negative connotation.

  • I'm fed up with all the noise in this apartment
  • She was fed up with his constant complaining
uninterested

This word suits situations where someone has no interest or concern in something.

  • He seemed uninterested in the movie I suggested
  • The students were uninterested in the subject of the lecture

Examples of usage

  • I'm tired of hearing the same excuses.
  • She's tired of waiting for him to call.
  • He's tired of dealing with all the drama.
Context #3 | Verb

cause to lose interest

To cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm in something. It can also refer to making someone bored or fed up.

Synonyms

bore, fatigue, weary.

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Word Description / Examples
tired

Generally used when someone needs rest or sleep after physical or mental activity.

  • I'm feeling tired after a long day at work
  • He was too tired to go out tonight
weary

Used to describe a profound feeling of tiredness, often from ongoing hardship or routine. It can also imply being mentally drained.

  • He felt weary after months of nonstop travel
  • The constant arguments left her feeling weary
fatigue

Used in more formal or medical contexts to describe extreme tiredness or exhaustion, often over a prolonged period.

  • Chronic fatigue can be a symptom of many medical conditions
  • After the marathon, she experienced severe fatigue

Examples of usage

  • The repetitive tasks tired him quickly.
  • The long speeches tired the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "tired" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cansado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเค•เคพ เคนเฅเค† (thaka hua)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรผde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lelah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะพะผะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmฤ™czony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็–ฒใ‚ŒใŸ (tsukareta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fatiguรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cansado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yorgun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๊ณคํ•œ (pigonhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนุจ (mutสฟab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ unavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดฏ (lรจi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ utrujen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพreyttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ัˆะฐา“ะฐะฝ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yorฤŸun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cansado

Etymology

The word 'tired' originates from the Old English word 'tyred', which meant weary or exhausted. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include feelings of boredom and lack of interest. The concept of tiredness has been prevalent throughout human history, with references in literature and art depicting the experience of fatigue and exhaustion.

See also: tireless, tirelessly, tires, tiresome, tiresomely, tiring, untiring.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,715, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.