drained
/dɹeɪnd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Lacking motivation and energy; very tired; knackered.
Adjective
Examples
I felt so drained after that three-hour exam that I wanted to sleep for the next week.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of a battery, empty of charge; discharged.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “drained” mean?
Lacking motivation and energy; very tired; knackered.
Is “drained” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.