B2nounhealth
US/ˈtaɪrd.nəs/
UK/ˈtaɪəd.nəs/
the feeling of needing rest or sleep because you have used a lot of energy
In context
Extreme tiredness made it hard for her to concentrate during the lecture.
He put his headache down to tiredness after a long flight.
Tiredness is one of the main causes of road accidents at night.
Words that go with tiredness
adjective + noun
- extreme tirednessExtreme tiredness can be a sign of illness.
verb + noun
- cause tirednessLack of sleep can cause tiredness during the day.
- overcome tirednessStrong coffee helped him overcome his tiredness.
noun + noun
- tiredness and headachesThe treatment may cause tiredness and headaches.
noun + preposition
- tiredness fromTiredness from working double shifts is affecting her health.
- sign of tirednessYawning is a common sign of tiredness.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I have a tiredness.Correct: I feel tired.