overtired
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /oʊˈvɜːrˌtaɪəd/
KK: /oʊˈvɜrˌtaɪrd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling extremely tired or exhausted, often due to lack of rest or sleep.
Example
After working late every night this week, I felt completely overtired and needed a break.
Conversation
I think I’m feeling a bit overtired after this week.
Yeah, you’ve been working really hard lately.
I just need to catch up on some sleep to feel better.
That sounds like a good plan; rest is important!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exhausted
fatigued
weary
Antonyms
energetic
refreshed
alert
verb
Definition
To be excessively tired or fatigued, often due to lack of rest or sleep.
Example
After working late every night this week, I feel completely overtired.
Tense Forms
Past: overtired
Past Participle: overtired
Conversation
I think I really overtired myself yesterday at the gym.
Yeah, you were there for hours!
I didn't realize how much I was pushing myself until it was too late.
Root Explanation
Overtired → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "tired" (from Old English "tēorian", meaning to be weary or fatigued). The word "overtired" means excessively weary or fatigued beyond normal levels.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'excessively' ('over-') 'weary' ('tired') — that's why overtired means being too tired.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.