Definition

The condition of feeling a lack of energy or needing rest.

Example

After a long day at work, I often feel a sense of tiredness.

Conversation

I felt really overwhelmed after that long week at work.

I can relate; sometimes tiredness just hits you out of nowhere.

Exactly! I think I need a proper break to recharge.

That sounds like a great idea; rest is important for dealing with tiredness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tiredness → It is formed from "tired" (from Old English "tīred", meaning exhausted or weary) and "-ness" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "tiredness" refers to the state of being tired or exhausted.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling 'exhausted' ('tired') and the '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that tiredness means the state of being tired.

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