Fatigued — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /fə-ˈtēgd/ fa·tigued

Meaning & Definition of Fatigued

Fatigued (adjective)

  1. drained of strength and energy, affected by fatigue

Fatigued (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. depleted in strength, energy, or freshness

    "the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream"

    similar: all in, aweary (archaic), beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, bushed, dead, done, drained, exhausted, 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

Fatigued (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: broke, burned out, busted, did in, did up, drained, exhausted, fagged, frazzled, harassed, killed, knocked out, outwore, tired, tuckered (out), washed out, wearied, wore, wore out, wore to a frazzle
    related: debilitated, enervated, enfeebled, sapped, wasted, weakened
    near: activated, energized, invigorated, rejuvenated, strengthened, vitalized, relaxed, rested, unwound

Related Entry: Fatigue (verb)

Fatigue is a different word from Fatigued. The synonyms below are for fatigue, not for fatigued.

  1. 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"

    similar: break, burn out, bust, do in, do up, drain, exhaust, fag, frazzle, harass, kill, knock out, outwear, tire, tucker (out), wash out, wear, wear out, weary, wear to a frazzle
    related: debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, sap, waste, weaken
    near: activate, energize, invigorate, rejuvenate, strengthen, vitalize, relax, rest, unwind

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fatigued

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fatigued:

Archaic: aweary
British: knackered
Slang: pooped
all in, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, bushed, dead, done, drained, exhausted, jaded, limp, logy, played out, prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, wearied, weary, wiped out, worn, worn-out, worn to a frazzle, broke, burned out, busted, did in, did up, fagged, frazzled, harassed, killed, knocked out, outwore, washed out, wore, wore out

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fatigued

Words with the opposite meaning of Fatigued:

unwearied

Related Words for Fatigued

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

Near Antonyms of Fatigued

fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated, relaxed, rested, revitalized, active, energetic, invigorated, peppy, strengthened, strong, tireless, vitalized, weariless, activated, energized, unwound

Origin & Etymology of Fatigued

First known use: 1682

Frequently Asked Questions about Fatigued

What does "Fatigued" mean?

"Fatigued" means drained of strength and energy, affected by fatigue. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: drained of strength and energy, affected by fatigue. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fatigued"?

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

What are different ways to say "Fatigued"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fatigued". Common alternatives include all in, aweary, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, bushed, dead, done and drained.

What is the opposite of "Fatigued"?

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

How do you use "Fatigued" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fatigued" in a sentence: "the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream"; "the rescue workers pressed on, though their efforts to reach the miners had almost completely fatigued them".

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

"Fatigued" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Fatigued"?

"Fatigued" is pronounced /fə-ˈtēgd/ and divided into syllables as fa·tigued.

What is the origin of the word "Fatigued"?

First known use: 1682.