exhausted

[ ig-zaws-tid ]

adjective

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

   The illness left me exhausted, both psychologically and physically.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exhausted¹

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

Synonym Study

See tired ¹.

Example Sentences

“I am exhausted. I am so sad,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

"If you're constantly guessing which boss will turn up -- the good cop or the bad cop -- then you wind up emotionally exhausted, demoralized, and unable to work to your full potential," Dr. Xu explains.

From Science Daily

“I am a little bit exhausted,” she admits.

From BBC

The problem, Johnson said, is field events consist of multiple attempts of a given throw or jump, with the winner determined after each competitor has exhausted all their tries.

From Los Angeles Times

We find it pointless for both of us to be trying to watch Matilda, because then you just have two people who are exhausted.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dead
• drained
• weak
• weakened