TIREDNESS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

tiredness

noun

Definition of tiredness

as in exhaustion

a complete depletion of energy or strength your tiredness will go away after a good rest

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Recent Examples of tiredness Australia clung to its final six point margin for the last 27 minutes of the match when tiredness induced by altitude in the mountainous venue saw some sloppiness and imprecision invade its game. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Marie Claire describes the trend as deliberately recreating dark circles and other signs of tiredness that makeup has traditionally been used to hide. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The most common symptoms of a primary TB infection, according to the Mayo Clinic, include flu-like symptoms such as low fever, tiredness, or a cough. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Symptoms can include tiredness, weakness and shortness of breath. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 And after obesity, is tiredness next in line for a chemical ‘cure’? — TheWeek, 14 Aug. 2026 Respiratory and neurological side effects can be symptoms in contaminated areas, which include headaches, tiredness, difficulty breathing and irritations of the eyes, nose and throat. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Mild symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting and diarrhea. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 In a study of more than 400,000 adults, people who spent more time in outdoor light during the day reported fewer insomnia symptoms, less tiredness, and an easier time getting up in the morning. — Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Economic exhaustion and an atmosphere of fear have left virtually no part of Iranian existence untouched.

— Greg Dixon, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
That means, for example, Jason and Lucia can gain or lose weight, build muscle and incur physical markers of exhaustion.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhaustion

Noun

The platform will be monitored over time to assess how the bamboo composite performs against fatigue, environmental exposure and other stresses encountered offshore.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Immediate consequences can develop quickly Heat strain may begin with fatigue, headache, dizziness, weakness or nausea and progress to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

— Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

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