overfatigue

[ oh-ver-fuh-teeg ]

noun

1. excessive tiredness from which recuperation is difficult.

Word History and Origins

Origin of overfatigue¹

First recorded in 1720–30; over- + fatigue

Example Sentences

But how we are to take care of her and prevent her overfatiguing herself I know not. 

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He perceived that the newly-made baroness was indisputably overfatigued, and that it was only natural her bridegroom should wish to take every care of her.

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The seven or eight hours of day sleep seem to have taken that away without substituting rest; and what you have on your hands is an overfatigued body, refusing to be goaded further.

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It was thought it was a faint brought on by overfatigue.

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"And you have no fear that you will be overfatigued?"

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Related Words

• drain
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• weary