tiredness
gb/tˈaɪɚdnəs/ us/tˈaɪɚdnəs/
B1
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
state
1
lack of energy; feeling tired
The feeling that you need rest or sleep because you have little energy.
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s tiredness; tiredness after [activity]; tiredness from [cause]
Common mistake:
Learners may use tiredness where tired is more natural after a linking verb (say "I’m tired" rather than "I’m tiredness").
Synonyms
fatigue (Often used in health/work contexts; can sound more formal or medical.)
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weariness (Suggests a longer-lasting or more general feeling of being tired.)
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exhaustion (Much stronger than tiredness; near total lack of energy.)
Antonyms
energy (The strength and liveliness that tiredness reduces.)
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alertness (The state of being awake and attentive, opposite of feeling tired.)
Collocations
feel tiredness
|physical tiredness
|mental tiredness
|extreme tiredness
|constant tiredness
|chronic tiredness
|a sense of tiredness
|a wave of tiredness
|signs of tiredness
|tiredness after exercise
Themes
health
|daily_life
|body_and_mind
Examples
- By mid-afternoon, tiredness makes it hard for her to concentrate.
- His tiredness was obvious from the way he kept yawning.
- Regular breaks can reduce eye strain and tiredness.
Learner examples
- I feel a lot of tiredness today.
- Tiredness can make driving dangerous.
Noun
B2
state
2
bored or fed up feeling
A feeling that you are bored with something and do not want it anymore.
Usage pattern:
tiredness with [something]; tiredness at [something]
Common mistake:
This meaning often appears as "tired of" (adjective phrase) rather than the noun "tiredness with".
Synonyms
boredom (Focuses on lack of interest rather than feeling fed up.)
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impatience (Focuses on irritation and wanting something to end sooner.)
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weariness (Often implies being fed up after long effort or repetition.)
Antonyms
enthusiasm (Strong positive interest, the opposite of being fed up.)
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interest (Attention and curiosity, opposite of boredom.)
Collocations
tiredness with the same routine
|tiredness at the constant delays
|growing tiredness
|public tiredness
|a sense of tiredness
|widespread tiredness
|tiredness among voters
|tiredness with the debate
Themes
emotions
|daily_life
|social
Examples
- There is growing tiredness with the constant changes in policy.
- Her tiredness at the repeated complaints was clear in her voice.
- After months of arguing, tiredness replaced their early excitement.
Learner examples
- People show tiredness with long meetings.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tiredness
IPA
GB/tˈaɪɚdnəs/
US/tˈaɪɚdnəs/
Syllables & stress
tired - ness (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (tired)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tiredness
- Plural: tiredness
Expressions
a wave of tiredness
1/ə wˈeɪv əv tˈaɪɚdnəs/
fixed phrase
sudden strong tired feeling
You suddenly feel very tired.
Examples
- A wave of tiredness hit her as soon as she sat down.
- After the long flight, he felt a wave of tiredness.
- Sometimes a wave of tiredness comes on in the late afternoon.
combat tiredness
1/kˈɑmbæt tˈaɪɚdnəs/
fixed phrase
reduce tiredness actively
To do something to feel less tired.
Examples
- Short breaks can combat tiredness during long shifts.
- The app suggests stretches to combat tiredness at your desk.
- They adjusted the schedule to combat tiredness and improve safety.
shake off the tiredness
1/ʃˈeɪk ˈɔf ðə tˈaɪɚdnəs/
fixed phrase
get rid of tired feeling
To make yourself feel less tired.
Examples
- She went for a short walk to shake off the tiredness.
- A cold shower helped him shake off the tiredness.
- It took coffee and fresh air to shake off the tiredness.
signs of tiredness
1/sˈaɪnz əv tˈaɪɚdnəs/
fixed phrase
clear clues someone is tired
Things you can see that show someone is tired.
Examples
- The doctor asked about signs of tiredness during the day.
- He ignored the signs of tiredness and kept driving.
- Dark circles under her eyes were clear signs of tiredness.
tiredness sets in
1/tˈaɪɚdnəs sˈɛts ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
tiredness begins suddenly
You start to feel tired.
Examples
- Tiredness set in about halfway through the hike.
- Once the adrenaline faded, tiredness quickly set in.
- If you drive too long, tiredness can set in without warning.