1. fatigue
noun. ['fəˈtiːg'] temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work.
Synonyms
- grogginess
- exhaustion
- logginess
- temporary state
- weariness
- tiredness
- asthenopia
- eyestrain
- loginess
Antonyms
- lose
- stand still
- conformist
- rested
Etymology
- fatiguer (French)
- fatigare (Latin)
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How do you pronounce fatigue?
Pronounce fatigue as fəˈtig.
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Example sentences of the word fatigue
1. Noun, singular or mass
During muscle fatigue, your muscles should feel tired but never painful.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Continue alternating until your muscles fatigue.
Quotes containing the word fatigue
1. What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.
- Henri Matisse
2. You know,"he said, "under normal circumstances, you inviting me to the bedroom would be the highlight of my day."I crossed my arms and sat on the bed. I did so out of simple fatigue, but a moment later, I was struck by what I was doing. This is where Adrian sleeps. I'm touching the covers he's wrapped in every night. What does he wear? Does he wear anything?I jumped up.
- Richelle Mead, The Indigo Spell
3. Fatigue is here, in my body, in my legs and eyes. That is what gets you in the end. Faith is only a word, embroidered.
- Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale
2. fatigue
verb. ['fəˈtiːg'] exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress.
Synonyms
- wear out
- outwear
- pall
- wear
- overweary
- tucker out
- jade
- beat
- wash up
- weary
- fag
- wear down
- overfatigue
- exhaust
- tire out
- wear upon
- tire
- overtire
- fag out
- tucker
Antonyms
- interest
- better
- pack
- dock
Etymology
- fatiguer (French)
- fatigare (Latin)
3. fatigue
verb. ['fəˈtiːg'] lose interest or become bored with something or somebody.
Synonyms
- devolve
- weary
- poop out
- withdraw
- pall
- run down
- retire
- conk out
- jade
- run out
- deteriorate
- drop
- peter out
- degenerate
Antonyms
- burden
- saddle
- charge
- lodge
Etymology
- fatiguer (French)
- fatigare (Latin)
4. fatigue
noun. ['fəˈtiːg'] labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on).
Synonyms
- duty assignment
- assignment
Antonyms
- qualify
- stay
- strengthen
Etymology
- fatiguer (French)
- fatigare (Latin)
5. fatigue
noun. ['fəˈtiːg'] used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress.
Synonyms
- weakness
Antonyms
- disappear
- fill
Etymology
- fatiguer (French)
- fatigare (Latin)
6. fatigue
noun. ['fəˈtiːg'] (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something.
Synonyms
- ennui
- boredom
Antonyms
- undress
- slip off
- lack
Etymology
- fatiguer (French)
- fatigare (Latin)