Synonyms for

Exhausted

Verb / ɪˈgzɔ:stɪd / Another word for exhausted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling very tired physically or mentally

Synonyms & similar words

dogtired tire runthrough playedout exhaust fagged wipeout fatigued deplete tuckerout washedout eject washup eat useup sap release consume wornout spent unexhausted eatup expel playout beat weary fatigued spent drained tired beat dog-tired pooped sapped debilitated enervated knackered spent run-down shattered

Synonyms by register

Formal

fatigued weary drained depleted

Informal

worn out pooped beat knackered spent

Literary

enervated prostrate fagged

Antonyms

energetic invigorated restored refreshed lively vigorous active

Common collocations

  • completely exhausted
  • utterly exhausted
  • physically exhausted
  • mentally exhausted
  • exhausted from
  • exhausted after
  • exhausted and tired

Word family

noun exhaustion
verb exhaust
adjective exhausted
adverb exhaustedly

Usage note

While 'exhausted' implies a very high degree of tiredness, it's often used hyperbolically in informal contexts. Be mindful of the intensity when choosing between 'tired' and 'exhausted'.

Example sentences

  1. I am so exhausted after running a marathon.
  2. He felt exhausted after studying for his exams.
  3. She was exhausted from taking care of her baby all night.
  4. The athlete was exhausted after the intense training session.
  5. The long hike left us exhausted.

Quotes

  • I'm too exhausted. I don't think I can do this anymore. -Jill Scott
  • Tired mothers find that spanking takes less time than reasoning and penetrates sooner to the seat of the memory. -Will Durant
  • Fatigue makes cowards of us all. -Vince Lombardi

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