noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being tired. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

fatigueboredomdebilityennuiexhaustioneyestrain

Example

More examples

"I'm an experienced fogey in tiredness."

Etymology

From Middle English tiredness, terednesse, equivalent to tired + -ness.

Related phrases

brain tiredness

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