Synonyms for Fatigue
Definition of fatigue
noun
- temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work; "he was hospitalized for extreme fatigue"; "growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills"; "weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep"
- used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress; "metal fatigue"
- (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something; "he was suffering from museum fatigue"; "after watching TV with her husband she had a bad case of football fatigue"; "the American public is experiencing scandal fatigue"; "political fatigue"
11 synonyms found
Writing tips for "fatigue"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like anaemia, fag, jade can replace "fatigue" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 11 alternatives available, "fatigue" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Fatigue" in song lyrics
See how fatigue is used in real songs:
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"Isin't he, too, sick, like that chronic fatigue"
Bronze Nazareth — Poem Burial Ground -
"White T-shirt army fatigue"
Dead Prez — Sellin' D.O.P.E. -
"Tires play hide and seek, I ride fatigue"
Fes Taylor — Clouds