Tiredness: meaning, definitions and examples
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tiredness
[ ˈtaɪədnəs ]
feeling of
The state of being tired; weariness from bodily or mental exertion.
Synonyms
exhaustion, fatigue, lethargy, weariness
Examples of usage
- She couldn't hide her tiredness after working a double shift.
- His tiredness was evident in his slow movements and drooping eyelids.
Translations
Translations of the word "tiredness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cansaço
🇮🇳 थकान (Thakān)
🇩🇪 Müdigkeit
🇮🇩 kelelahan
🇺🇦 втома
🇵🇱 zmęczenie
🇯🇵 疲労 (Hirō)
🇫🇷 fatigue
🇪🇸 cansancio
🇹🇷 yorgunluk
🇰🇷 피로 (Piro)
🇸🇦 تعب (Taʿab)
🇨🇿 únava
🇸🇰 únava
🇨🇳 疲劳 (Píláo)
🇸🇮 utrujenost
🇮🇸 þreyta
🇰🇿 шаршау
🇬🇪 დაღლილობა (Daghliloba)
🇦🇿 yorğunluq
🇲🇽 cansancio
Etymology
The word 'tiredness' originates from the Old English word 'teorian', meaning 'to tire', which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word 'teuzōną'. The concept of tiredness has been recognized throughout history, with references in ancient texts highlighting the human experience of exhaustion and weariness.