fatigue

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Fatigue is a feeling of being extremely tired or exhausted.

You might feel fatigue after pulling an all-nighter studying for exams, or after running a marathon. It's that yucky sensation when your body and mind are like "Can I just take a nap now?" Fatigue can also be physical, like having sore muscles from working out too hard. But it can also be mental, feeling drained from dealing with stress or anxiety. Some people even experience fatigue after a major life change, like moving to a new country or starting a new job.

How common is "fatigue"?

Word fatigue is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.
(often in the plural) A menial task or tasks, especially in the military.
(engineering) Weakening and eventual failure of material, typically by cracking leading to complete separation, caused by repeated application of mechanical stress to the material.
(US) Attributive form of fatigues (“military clothing worn when doing menial tasks”).

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Real examples of "fatigue" in context

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Superhero fatigue.

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But then, you know, I don't think there is superhero fatigue.

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How common is "fatigue"?

noun

Real examples of "fatigue" in context

Antony Starr on Working with His Celebrity Crush and the Weirdest Scene He's Filmed for The Boys

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