I'm tired.
Source: tatoeba (1705)
Tired
/[ˈtaɪ̯əd]/
Synonyms for "tired" (222 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (45)
Strong matches (66)
Related words (111)
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Adjective(17 words)
Noun(8 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: banal, hackneyed, trite, absent energy, all in.
- drained: 'Drained' implies something has actively taken your energy, a draining conversation, a draining week. The cause matters as much as the state.
- Sentence evidence is available for tired, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "tired".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "tired"
Keep "tired" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "tired" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "tired", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "tired" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
How these synonyms differ
- drained - 'Drained' implies something has actively taken your energy, a draining conversation, a draining week. The cause matters as much as the state.
- drowsy - 'Drowsy' specifically means sleepy, your eyelids are heavy and consciousness is fading. It's a narrower kind of tired.
- exhausted - 'Exhausted' means the tank is truly empty. You can push through tired; exhausted means you've already been pushing too long.
- fatigued - 'Fatigued' is clinical and precise, doctors and scientists use it. It frames tiredness as a measurable condition rather than a feeling.
- weary - 'Weary' carries emotional weight beyond physical fatigue, a weary traveler is tired in body and spirit, worn down by the journey itself.
Related word relations
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Sample sentences
20 total sentences available.
"If you're tired, why don't you go to sleep?" "Because if I go to sleep now I will wake up too early."
Source: tatoeba (1725)
I slept a little during lunch break because I was so tired.
Source: tatoeba (1882)
The king was tired of his sycophants always praising him, so he sent them away.
Source: tatoeba (1948)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "tired"?
Closest matches include banal, hackneyed, trite, absent energy, all in.
How is "drained" different from "tired"?
'Drained' implies something has actively taken your energy, a draining conversation, a draining week. The cause matters as much as the state.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "tired"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.