fatigue

Definition

• n. temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
• n. used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress
• n. (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something

Word forms

Past participle

fatigued

Past tense

fatigued

Present participle

fatiguing

Third person singular

fatigues

Example sentences

1. n.

   After working for eight hours straight, I felt a deep sense of fatigue.

2. vt.

   The long meeting began to fatigue everyone in the room.

3. vi.

   I often fatigue after a long day at school.

4. a.

   She looked tired and fatigued after the workout.