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exhausted

[ig-zaws-tid] / ɪgˈzɔs tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
extremely tired
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dead drained weak weakened
STRONG
beat bushed debilitated enervated frazzled limp prostrated sapped shot spent wasted wearied worn
WEAK
all in bleary bone-weary dead tired dog-tired done for done in had it kaput out on one's feet outta gas ready to drop run down tired out worn-out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
active energized firm strong
STRONG
invigorated
WEAK
animated energetic fresh lively plenty refreshed restored saved stored unused vigorous
ADJECTIVE
used up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depleted drained
STRONG
bare consumed dissipated done dry empty expended finished gone spent squandered void wasted
WEAK
all gone at an end washed-out
Antonyms
STRONG
filled full hoarded incomplete saved stored unfinished
WEAK
animated energetic fresh invigorated lively plenty refreshed restored unused vigorous

Example Sentences

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When his children, Pista and Eva, take part in the failed 1956 revolution against the Soviet-backed government, Lajos is mostly an exhausted bystander.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

People might have lofty ambitions to read a great novel or learn how to play an instrument, but at the end of the day they turn on the TV because they’re exhausted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“We believe this combination of severe price compression, completely exhausted market breadth, and extreme pessimism is not a cause for panic, but rather a classic contrarian trading opportunity,” they wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

"It's in their hands. We need time, an incredible break. I am exhausted and after we see step by step."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

I put the seed in my pocket and nodded, too exhausted to argue.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff