Bushed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbu̇sht/

Meaning & Definition of Bushed

Bushed (adjective)

  1. covered with or as if with a bushy growth
  2. lost especially in the bush
  3. perplexed, confused
  4. having a bushing

Bushed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. depleted in strength, energy, or freshness

    "I'm bushed after a day of moving boxes from the cellar to the attic"

    similar: all in, aweary (archaic), beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, dead, done, drained, exhausted, fatigued, jaded, knackered (British), limp, logy, played out, pooped (slang), prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, wearied, weary, wiped out, worn, worn-out, worn to a frazzle
    related: overfatigued, overtaxed, overworked, broken-down, run-down, debilitated, enervate, enervated, enfeebled, sapped, weakened, drowsy, heavy, sleepy, lethargic, sluggish
    opposite: unwearied
    near: fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated, relaxed, rested, revitalized, active, energetic, invigorated, peppy, strengthened, strong, tireless, vitalized, weariless

  2. suffering from mental confusion

    "we were thoroughly bushed after listening to the convoluted directions from a well-meaning Sydneysider"

    similar: addle, addled, addlepated, bedeviled, befogged, befuddled, bemused, bewildered, confounded, confused, dazed, distracted, dizzy, dopey, fogged, mixed-up, muddleheaded, muzzy, pixilated, punch-drunk, punchy, raddled, shell-shocked, silly, slaphappy, spaced-out, spacey, stunned, stupefied, zonked, zonked-out, at sea, out of it
    related: senseless, unconscious
    opposite: clearheaded
    near: alert, conscious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bushed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bushed:

Archaic: aweary
British: knackered
Slang: pooped
all in, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, dead, done, drained, exhausted, fatigued, jaded, limp, logy, played out, prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, wearied, weary, wiped out, worn, worn-out, addle, addled, addlepated, bedeviled, befogged, befuddled, bemused, bewildered, confounded, confused, dazed, distracted, dizzy, dopey, fogged

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bushed

Words with the opposite meaning of Bushed:

unwearied, clearheaded

Related Words for Bushed

overfatigued, overtaxed, overworked, broken-down, run-down, debilitated, enervate, enervated, enfeebled, sapped, weakened, drowsy, heavy, sleepy, lethargic, sluggish, senseless, unconscious

Near Antonyms of Bushed

fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated, relaxed, rested, revitalized, active, energetic, invigorated, peppy, strengthened, strong, tireless, vitalized, weariless, alert, conscious

Origin & Etymology of Bushed

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Bushed

What does "Bushed" mean?

"Bushed" means covered with or as if with a bushy growth. As an adjective, it is defined as: covered with or as if with a bushy growth. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bushed"?

Other words for "Bushed" include all in, aweary, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, dead and done. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bushed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bushed"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bushed". Common alternatives include all in, aweary, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, dead, done, drained and exhausted.

What is the opposite of "Bushed"?

Antonyms of "Bushed" include unwearied and clearheaded. Near antonyms include fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated and relaxed.

How do you use "Bushed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bushed" in a sentence: "I'm bushed after a day of moving boxes from the cellar to the attic"; "we were thoroughly bushed after listening to the convoluted directions from a well-meaning Sydneysider".

Is "Bushed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bushed" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Bushed"?

"Bushed" is pronounced /ˈbu̇sht/.

What is the origin of the word "Bushed"?

First known use: 15th century.