Synonyms for
Fatigue
Definition
Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.
Synonyms & similar words
tireout
weardown
outwear
weariness
wearupon
refresh
jade
fag
wear
fagout
tiredness
weary
wearout
fatigueduty
pall
tire
exhaustion
weariness
tiredness
lethargy
lassitude
enervation
debility
weakness
prostration
burnout
drowsiness
sopor
torpor
hebetude
listlessness
apathy
indolence
inertia
fatigation
lassoitude
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- mental fatigue
- physical fatigue
- chronic fatigue
- severe fatigue
- combat fatigue
- extreme fatigue
- onset of fatigue
Word family
Usage note
Fatigue can refer to both physical and mental tiredness. It is often used in medical or scientific contexts. 'Combat fatigue' is a specific term for exhaustion experienced by soldiers.
Example sentences
- After playing all day, I felt fatigue and went to sleep early.
- The long hike left me in a state of fatigue.
- Mary's fatigue was due to her being sick for several days.
- The marathon runner collapsed due to fatigue.
- The firefighter experienced fatigue after battling a large fire.
Quotes
Fatigue is the best pillow. - Benjamin Franklin
The only cure for grief is action. - George Henry Lewes
Fatigue is the price we pay for being human. - Jose Bergamin