exhaustion
word
Definition
A state of extreme tiredness or complete lack of energy, usually caused by physical or mental effort.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally to describe extreme tiredness. Common with 'from' (exhaustion from work), and in phrases like 'collapse from exhaustion.' Not interchangeable with 'tiredness' (which is milder).
Spanish: agotamiento - exhaustaciónPortuguese (BR): exaustão - extremo cansaçoPortuguese (PT): exaustão - extremo cansaçoChinese (Simplified): 极度疲劳 - 精疲力竭Chinese (Traditional): 極度疲勞 - 精疲力竭Hindi: अत्यधिक थकावट - बेहद थकानArabic: إرهاق شديد - تعب مفرطBengali: অতিশয় ক্লান্তি - নিদারুণ অবসাদRussian: истощение - изнеможениеJapanese: 極度の疲労 - 極度の消耗Vietnamese: kiệt sức - sự mệt mỏi cực độKorean: 극도의 피로 - 탈진Turkish: aşırı yorgunluk - bitkinlikUrdu: انتہائی تھکاوٹ - شدید کمزوریIndonesian: kelelahan berat - kelelahan parah
Example Sentences
By Friday night, exhaustion had set in and all I wanted was sleep.
natural
After running the marathon, she felt complete exhaustion.
basic
He collapsed from exhaustion after working all night.
basic
Children often cry from exhaustion after a busy day.
basic
His eyes showed exhaustion after days without sleep.
natural
You can’t keep pushing yourself like this; exhaustion will catch up with you.
natural