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1
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
2
: obviously worn by hard use : run-down
tiredly
adverb
tiredness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of tired in a Sentence
I was really tired after the long trip.
She's too tired to go out tonight.
The children were tired after the hike.
We had to listen to the same old tired excuses again.
Recent Examples on the Web
Just a few days past her 35th birthday, Lita is tired of bracing for the unceasing barbs Jim slings through his lawyers.
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Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
The president appeared enervated and tired, even thought the debate took place without a live audience and with microphones that were muted when a candidate’s time to speak or respond had elapsed.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2024
But over the years that allure faded and the hotel landscape became tired compared with nearby Cannes and Monaco.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024
Members of Fresno's Faith in the Valley, a group affiliated with PICO California, say Latinos and other low-wage workers are tired of being ignored.
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Russell Contreras, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of tired was
in the 14th century
Phrases Containing tired
Dictionary Entries Near tired
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“Tired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tired. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
tired
1 of 2 adjectiveˈtī(ə)rd
2
: used over and over again
the same tired old excuse
tiredly
adverb
tiredness
noun
tired
2 of 2 adjective
: having tires
Medical Definition
tired
adjective
: drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
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