Exhausted Meaning in English
word · lemma: exhaust
Definition
Extremely tired, with very little physical or mental energy left. It can describe tiredness after hard work, stress, lack of sleep, or strong emotion.
Usage & Nuances
Stronger than 'tired' and very common in everyday speech. Often used after long days, exercise, travel, or emotional stress: 'I'm exhausted', 'mentally exhausted', 'completely exhausted'. It can also mean resources are fully used up in formal contexts, but the adjective usually refers to people.
Example Sentences
I'm exhausted—I barely slept last night.
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By the end of the week, everyone on the team was exhausted.
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I'm emotionally exhausted after that conversation.
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After the long walk, I was exhausted.
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She looks exhausted today.
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We were exhausted after cleaning the house.
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