exhausted

American  

[ig-zaws-tid] / ɪgˈzɔs tɪd /

adjective

1. drained of strength or energy; worn-out.

   The illness left me exhausted, both psychologically and physically.

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Related Words

See tired ¹.

Etymology

Origin of exhausted

First recorded in 1660–70; exhaust ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

"We're not exhausted from our caring roles, the exhaustion comes from dealing with professionals, or social care, health, education. Parent carers I think have got it the hardest."

From BBC

Jason Nez exhaustedly watched the wet ground blue corn mixture heat to a boil on the stove.

From Literature

His nap had been cut short and he was deeply, inexplicably exhausted.

From Literature

"When she did difficult work, I helped her. Sometimes when she was overwhelmed and exhausted, we cried together," he said.

From BBC

Tang said she experienced side effects including sleep paralysis, fatigue and brain fog, which left her "exhausted" and affected her school attendance.

From BBC

Related Words

• dead
• drained
• weak
• weakened