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tiring

 

[ ˈtaɪərɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Causing one to feel tired; exhausting.

Synonyms

draining, exhausting, wearying

Examples of usage

  • It was a tiring day at work.
  • The long hike was tiring but rewarding.
  • She found the constant noise to be tiring.
  • I feel so tiring after the long journey.
  • The repetitive tasks are tiring me out.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Make (someone) feel exhausted or bored.

Synonyms

bore, exhaust, wear out

Examples of usage

  • The monotonous lecture was tiring the students.
  • The long meetings have been tiring him out.
  • She tiringly completed the marathon.
  • He tiringly juggled multiple tasks.
  • The challenging project tiring them quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "tiring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cansativo

🇮🇳 थकाने वाला (Thakane wala)

🇩🇪 ermüdend

🇮🇩 melelahkan

🇺🇦 виснажливий

🇵🇱 męczący

🇯🇵 疲れる (Tsukareru)

🇫🇷 fatigant

🇪🇸 agotador

🇹🇷 yorucu

🇰🇷 지치는 (Jichineun)

🇸🇦 مرهق (Murhiq)

🇨🇿 únavný

🇸🇰 únavný

🇨🇳 累人的 (Lèirén de)

🇸🇮 utrujajoč

🇮🇸 þreytandi

🇰🇿 шаршататын

🇬🇪 დამღლელი (damghleli)

🇦🇿 yorucu

🇲🇽 agotador

Etymology

The word 'tiring' is derived from the verb 'tire', which originated from the Old English word 'tēorian' meaning 'to weary, be tired'. Over time, the adjective form 'tiring' developed to describe something that causes fatigue or exhaustion. The usage of 'tiring' has evolved to encompass both physical and mental exhaustion, reflecting the demanding nature of modern life.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,063, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.