overtired

adjective

over·​tired ˌō-vər-ˈtī(-ə)rd How to pronounce overtired (audio)
: excessively tired (as from overexertion or lack of sleep)
feeling overtired
The following morning, Mrs. Inglethorp stayed in bed to breakfast, as she was rather overtired.—Agatha Christie
It isn't only our children who become overtired, overstressed, and out of control at times. We do, too.—Joyce Maynard

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The real luxury may be never having to park your car at a gas pump on a hot day with overtired kids in the car. — Scotty Reiss, Parents, 12 Feb. 2026 Overworked, overtired, snapping at elves — frankly, ‘twas a disaster. — Lauren Ashley Bishop, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026 Kevin, in short blonde hair, is woken up on Christmas morning by his overtired mother (Ashley Padilla), who apologizes, adding that the rest of the family couldn’t be there. — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overtired was in 1567

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“Overtired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overtired. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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