tiredness

/ˈtaɪərdnɪs/
/ˈtaɪədnəs/
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Definitions of tiredness
  1. noun
    temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
    synonyms: fatigue, weariness
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    asthenopia, eyestrain
    a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem
    jet lag
    fatigue and sleep disturbance resulting from disruption of the body's normal circadian rhythm as a result of jet travel
    exhaustion
    extreme fatigue
    grogginess
    a groggy state resulting from weariness
    logginess, loginess
    a dull and listless state resulting from weariness
    inanition
    exhaustion resulting from lack of food
    frazzle
    a state of extreme exhaustion
    brain-fag, mental exhaustion
    exhaustion that affects mental keenness
    type of:
    temporary state
    a state that continues for a limited time
Pronunciation
US
/ˈtaɪərdnɪs/
UK
/ˈtaɪədnəs/
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