exhaustion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Parents like John Sr. and Bernadette realize how heavily heroism drags on a person, and the exhaustion of being the first or the only to breathe rare air in exclusive company.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
“The theory is that pain plus exhaustion produces political capitulation,” said Franz-Stefan Gady, a Vienna-based military analyst and head of Gady Consulting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
None of the Roseburia species increased how long the mice could run before reaching exhaustion.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
The point of the film was to illustrate that troops who don't directly fire weapons are still "under tremendous stress, high alertness and subject to exhaustion".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
It was late in the afternoon, though, and he saw the exhaustion on their faces, in the way they slouched their bodies.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
Vocabulary lists containing exhaustion
A Single Shard
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Adrift
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
