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Synonyms & Similar Words
fatigue
tiredness
weariness
lethargy
languor
lassitude
weakness
feebleness
frailty
debility
prostration
burnout
collapse
enervation
exhaustion
spentness
faintheartedness
lackluster
listlessness
sluggishness
torpor
somnolence
drowsiness
sleepiness
heaviness
numbness
apathy
indifference
inertia
inactivity
idleness
languishment
Meaning of Exhaustion
The state of being extremely tired, either physically or mentally.
Definitions
- The state of being extremely tired, either physically or mentally
- * A state of extreme physical or mental tiredness, typically resulting from prolonged or intense effort
Etymology of Exhaustion
The word "exhaustion" comes from the Latin "exhaurire", which means "to drain out", and is a combination of "ex" (out) and "haurire" (to draw)
Historically, the term has been used to describe physical and mental states of being drained or depleted, with its earliest recorded use in the 15th century
Example Uses
- After working non-stop for 24 hours, she felt complete exhaustion and needed to rest
- * The athlete's exhaustion was evident as he struggled to finish the marathon
- * The mental exhaustion from studying for exams was starting to take its toll on her