fatigued
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /fəˈtiːɡd/
KK: /fəˈtiɡd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling very tired or exhausted, often after physical or mental effort.
Example
After the long hike, I felt completely fatigued and needed to rest.
Conversation
I felt so fatigued after that long meeting yesterday.
I can imagine! Those meetings can be really draining.
Yeah, I just wanted to take a nap afterward.
Same here! A good rest always helps when I'm feeling fatigued.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
weary
exhausted
tired
Antonyms
energetic
vital
lively
verb
Definition
To be extremely tired or exhausted, often after physical or mental effort.
Example
After the long hike, I felt completely fatigued and needed to rest.
Tense Forms
Past: fatigued
Past Participle: fatigued
Conversation
I felt so fatigued after that workout yesterday.
Yeah, it was pretty intense!
I guess I really need to pace myself next time.
Root Explanation
Fatigued → It is formed from 'fatigue' (from Old French *fatigue*, meaning weariness or tiredness) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a state or condition). The word 'fatigued' means in a state of weariness or tiredness.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word for weariness, 'fatigue', to remember that 'fatigued' means being in a state of tiredness.
Visually Confused Words
unfatigued
fantigue
unfatigue
figured