tired
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: tiwed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In need of some rest or sleep.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The famous words of Emma Lazarus on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty read: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Until 1921 this was an accurate picture of our society. Under present law it would be appropriate to add: “as long as they come from Northern
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Fed up, annoyed, irritated, sick of.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Overused, cliché.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tired” mean?
In need of some rest or sleep.
Is “tired” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.