fatigue | Definition of fatigue

fatigue

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of fatigue

1 a complete depletion of energy or strength

the day-long battle against the blaze left firefighters in a state of utter fatigue

Synonyms of fatigue

burnout, collapse, exhaustion, frazzle, lassitude, prostration, tiredness, weariness

Words Related to fatigue

debilitation, debility, disablement, enervation, enfeeblement, faintness, feebleness, frailness, frailty, impotence, infirmity, weakness

languor, lethargy, listlessness

sluggishness, slumber, stupor, torpidity, torpor

apathy, inertia, passiveness, passivity

Near Antonyms of fatigue

bounce, dash, drive, energy, ginger, go, liveliness, pep, punch, sap, snap, starch, verve, vigor, vim, vitality, zing, zip

might, muscle, potency, power, puissance, strength

briskness, jauntiness, spiritedness, sprightliness, vivaciousness, vivacity

Antonyms of fatigue

refreshment, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, revitalization

2 very hard or unpleasant work

although he had joined the army for action and adventure, much of his day seemed to be devoted to mindless fatigues

Synonyms of fatigue

donkeywork, drudge, drudgery, grind, labor, moil, slavery, sweat, toil, travail

Words Related to fatigue

effort, exertion, pains, struggle, trouble

chore, duty, job, obligation, responsibility

routine, tedium, treadmill

Near Antonyms of fatigue

decompression, ease, leisure, relaxation, repose, rest

amusement, dalliance, diversion, entertainment, recreation, sport

dormancy, idleness, inactivity, inertia, inertness

dallying, goldbricking, loafing, lolling, lounging

Antonyms of fatigue