Tired: meaning, definitions and examples

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tired

[ ˈtaɪərd ]

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

Examples of usage

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

Translations

Translations of the word "tired" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cansado

🇮🇳 थका हुआ (thaka hua)

🇩🇪 müde

🇮🇩 lelah

🇺🇦 втомлений

🇵🇱 zmęczony

🇯🇵 疲れた (tsukareta)

🇫🇷 fatigué

🇪🇸 cansado

🇹🇷 yorgun

🇰🇷 피곤한 (pigonhan)

🇸🇦 متعب (mutʿab)

🇨🇿 unavený

🇸🇰 unavený

🇨🇳 累 (lèi)

🇸🇮 utrujen

🇮🇸 þreyttur

🇰🇿 шаршаған

🇬🇪 დაღლილი (daghlili)

🇦🇿 yorğun

🇲🇽 cansado

Word origin

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.