tiredness
Tiredness (noun) means the state of feeling tired. Example: “A wave of tiredness hit her by mid-afternoon.”
noun
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The state of feeling tired.
"A wave of tiredness hit her by mid-afternoon."
How to use tiredness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe feeling or condition of being worn out.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tirednesses
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Etymology
From tired plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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What does “tiredness” mean?
The word “tiredness” means the state of feeling tired. In plain terms, the feeling or condition of being worn out.
How do you use “tiredness” in a sentence?
Here is “tiredness” used in a sentence: “A wave of tiredness hit her by mid-afternoon.”
What part of speech is “tiredness”?
“Tiredness” is a noun.
What is the meaning of tiredness?
"tiredness" (noun) means the state of feeling tired.
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