Tiredness: meaning, definitions and examples

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tiredness

 

[ ˈtaɪədnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,789, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.