Overtired
adjective
Too tired, as a result of too much work or lack of sleep.
I stayed up all night studying for the exam, and now I'm overtired.
Often appears as...
- overtired and overworked
- overtired baby
adjective
Too tired, as a result of too much work or lack of sleep.
I stayed up all night studying for the exam, and now I'm overtired.
Often appears as...
- overtired and overworked
- overtired baby
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Excessive Fatigue
Indicates a level of tiredness beyond usual, often resulting from excessive activity or stress.
After the marathon, she felt overtired and could barely speak.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Sleepy
'Overtired' suggests more extreme tiredness than just needing sleep; it can also affect mood and performance.
The overtired nurse had difficulty focusing on her tasks.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Irritability
Being overtired can lead to irritability and emotional sensitivity, not just physical exhaustion.
The overtired toddler threw a tantrum over a minor issue.
Pro Tip 1/3Excessive Fatigue
Indicates a level of tiredness beyond usual, often resulting from excessive activity or stress.
After the marathon, she felt overtired and could barely speak.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Sleepy
'Overtired' suggests more extreme tiredness than just needing sleep; it can also affect mood and performance.
The overtired nurse had difficulty focusing on her tasks.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Irritability
Being overtired can lead to irritability and emotional sensitivity, not just physical exhaustion.
The overtired toddler threw a tantrum over a minor issue.
Pro Tip 1/3Excessive Fatigue
Indicates a level of tiredness beyond usual, often resulting from excessive activity or stress.
After the marathon, she felt overtired and could barely speak.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Sleepy
'Overtired' suggests more extreme tiredness than just needing sleep; it can also affect mood and performance.
The overtired nurse had difficulty focusing on her tasks.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Irritability
Being overtired can lead to irritability and emotional sensitivity, not just physical exhaustion.
The overtired toddler threw a tantrum over a minor issue.
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Quote examples
Russi Taylor
American Actress
You know how kids have a meltdown? They're overtired or overstimulated? Every once in a while, Wayne, as Mickey, would say, 'Aw, what's the matter, little fella?' And the kid would stop crying, his eyes would get big, and he'd look around, and the parents would say, 'What just happened?
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Amy Morin
American Author
When you're feeling overtired and stretched too thin, it may seem incomprehensible to squeeze in a little 'me time.' But, the times when you feel like you can't possibly spare a minute for yourself, are likely the times when you need 'me time' the most.
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Andrew Solomon
Writer
Sleep is my great indulgence, and I get eight hours every night. Being chronically overtired raises stress levels in a bad way and is responsible for a lot of depressive breaks.
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Jonathan Brownlee
English Athlete
2014 wasn't my finest year. I was a bit inconsistent. I did too much training and got a bit overtired. It's the way I am, and sometimes I overtrain.
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Russi Taylor
American Actress
You know how kids have a meltdown? They're overtired or overstimulated? Every once in a while, Wayne, as Mickey, would say, 'Aw, what's the matter, little fella?' And the kid would stop crying, his eyes would get big, and he'd look around, and the parents would say, 'What just happened?
Quote examples
Amy Morin
American Author
When you're feeling overtired and stretched too thin, it may seem incomprehensible to squeeze in a little 'me time.' But, the times when you feel like you can't possibly spare a minute for yourself, are likely the times when you need 'me time' the most.
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Andrew Solomon
Writer
Sleep is my great indulgence, and I get eight hours every night. Being chronically overtired raises stress levels in a bad way and is responsible for a lot of depressive breaks.
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Jonathan Brownlee
English Athlete
2014 wasn't my finest year. I was a bit inconsistent. I did too much training and got a bit overtired. It's the way I am, and sometimes I overtrain.
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