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Definition of tiredness

tiredness

/ˈtaɪ.ɚd.nəs/
tired · ness
Adverb:tiredly
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Adjective:tired
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• noun

1

The state of wishing for sleep or rest due to physical or mental exertion; weariness or fatigue.

Example

"A wave of sudden tiredness washed over her after the long afternoon hike."

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• Rhymes for tiredness

• Nearby Words

tire track eel
tired
tiredly
tiredness
tireless
tirelessly
tirelessness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the participial adjective 'tired' (from Old English 'teorian', meaning to fail, cease, or become exhausted) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiredness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiredness
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