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adjective

fə-ˈtēgd How to pronounce fatigued (audio)
Definition of fatiguednext
as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream

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fatigued

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verb

past tense of fatigue
as in exhausted
to use up all the physical energy of the rescue workers pressed on, though their efforts to reach the miners had almost completely fatigued them

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Recent Examples of fatigued
Adjective
My massage therapist said that this serum, derived from Hawaiian comfrey and noni plants infused into rich macadamia nut oil, works to awaken fatigued cells, according to the serum-maker. — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 Those subjects reported feeling more fatigued and stressed compared to healthy controls. — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
Verb
While on a 25-mile campaign walk from Taylor, Texas, to Round Rock, Texas, James Talarico got fatigued and nauseous and went to the emergency room the next morning. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 That financial interest has fatigued donors, according to consultants who advise schools on issues of NIL. — James Pollard, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fatigued
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigued
  1. tired
  2. exhausted
  3. weary
  4. wore
  5. killed
  6. drained
Adjective
  • Billed as an immersive matchmaking experience and a new take on the dating show, the format features singletons who are tired of swiping and first dates and are ready to get hitched.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Valadao, meanwhile, cast himself as an experienced policymaker who delivers for the region and dismissed the criticism as the political bickering voters are tired of.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tired
Verb
  • In fact, even before the show actually starts, Bob can be exhausted, having been awake since some ridiculous hour.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Shapiro eventually concedes that good-faith developers are at the Homer City campus, something that earns a broad smile from Steffee, exhausted by the politics.
    — Salena Zito, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhausted
Adjective
  • And in storm-weary Hawaii, there’s the potential for catastrophic flooding from a growing Hurricane Nolo.
    — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • These short and intentional pauses from your tasks have been clinically proven to offer your weary brain a boost.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of weary
Verb
  • The Oakland singer-songwriter entered the R&B fray in 2015 as a raw, gutsy artist who bravely wore her heart on her sleeve.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The cinema recently recreated a ringer tee Steve’s late mother wore in the early-1970s.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of wore
Verb
  • One person was killed in a strike on Riyadh airport, a Saudia Airlines plane was reportedly in flames, and hundreds of flights have been canceled.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That changes when Ma is killed rescuing children whom terrorists are forcing to become suicide bombers.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of killed
Verb
  • Our joy in the world is drained away, along with our ability to feel fully human.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Micron still trading 15% below its June peak and Nvidia sitting at such a steep discount to the market P/E and that of defensive, capex-light Apple, suggest a level of sobriety that – all else equal – could mean that some risk has been drained away.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigued. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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