fatiguing (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /fəˈtiːɡɪŋ/

Definition

Causing one to feel tired and exhausted.

Examples

• The long hours of studying for the exam were very fatiguing.

• Running a marathon is a fatiguing experience, both physically and mentally.

• His constant complaining was becoming fatiguing to listen to.

How to Use fatiguing

fatiguing for (prepositional phrase)

Causing tiredness for a specific person or group. — "The constant noise was fatiguing for the residents."

fatiguing work (collocation)

Work that causes tiredness. — "She found the repetitive nature of the fatiguing work unbearable."

Synonyms of fatiguing

Words with a similar meaning to fatiguing:

• tiring
• exhausting
• debilitating
• grueling

Antonyms of fatiguing

Words with the opposite meaning to fatiguing:

• refreshing
• invigorating

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