B2adjectiveworkhealth
US/ɪɡˈzɑː.stɪŋ/
UK/ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪŋ/
making you feel extremely tired
In context
Moving house with two small children was absolutely exhausting.
After an exhausting twelve-hour shift, she fell asleep on the bus.
Arguing with him about money all the time is emotionally exhausting.
Words that go with exhausting
adverb + adjective
- physically exhaustingmaking your body extremely tiredWorking a double shift is physically exhausting.
- emotionally exhaustingusing up all your emotional energyDealing with angry customers all day is emotionally exhausting.
- mentally exhaustingmaking your mind extremely tiredTranslating legal documents all day is mentally exhausting for me.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I'm so exhausting after work.Correct: I'm so exhausted after work.