English · Word Candidate

fatigue

/fəˈtiːɡ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: fatigues · fatiguing · fatigued

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mệt mỏi do gắng sức

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Noun

Examples

My husband stayed for some days with the magistrate at Cardwell, recruiting his health and recovering from his fatigues, for the passage between Cape York and Cardwell had proved the most tedious and anxious part of the voyage.

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A menial task or tasks, especially in the military.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

công việc vất vả

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Noun

Examples

Moreover, the habits of business are the most enduring of any; and Lord Norbourne's most positive enjoyment was in what are called the fatigues of office.

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 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To tire or make weary by physical or mental exertion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho mệt mỏi

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To wilt a salad by dressing or tossing it.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho rau trộn bị héo bằng cách đổ sốt hoặc trộn

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Verb

Examples

The handsome, silver-haired proprietor was absorbed in fatiguing a salad for a family party.

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).

Common questions

What does “fatigue” mean?

A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.

Is “fatigue” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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