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Meaning of tired
Feeling a lack of energy or enthusiasm.
Etymology of tired
The word "tired" has its roots in Old English "tīrian," which means "to grow weary."
The modern English word "tired" has evolved from Middle English "tired," which was used to describe a state of physical or mental exhaustion.
Synonyms
exhausted
fatigued
weary
sleepy
drowsy
lethargic
languid
listless
sluggish
spent
drained
debilitated
enervated
weakened
feeble
faint
limp
lackluster
uninspired
unenthusiastic
apathetic
lethargous
somnolent
torpid
languorous
inert
inactive
Definitions
- Feeling a lack of energy or enthusiasm, typically due to hard work, exertion, or a lack of sleep.
- * Bored or uninterested, often due to something being repetitive or unstimulating.
Usage Examples
- After working a double shift, she felt tired and just wanted to go home.
- * The team was tired but exhilarated after winning the championship.
- * The long, monotonous drive left him tired and restless.