Fatigue is a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness.
She continued to have severe stomach cramps, aches, fatigue, and depression.
His team lasted another 15 days before fatigue began to take its toll.
2. uncountable noun [usually noun NOUN]
You can say that people are suffering from a particular kind of fatigue when they have been doing something for a long time and feel they can no longer continue to do it.
...compassion fatigue caused by endless TV and celebrity appeals.
...the result of four months of battle fatigue.
3. plural noun
Fatigues are clothes that soldiers wear when they are fighting or when they are doing routine jobs.
He never expected to return home wearing U.S. combat fatigues.
4. uncountable noun [usually noun NOUN]
Fatigue in metal or wood is a weakness in it that is caused by repeated stress. Fatigue can cause the metal or wood to break.
The problem turned out to be metal fatigue in the fuselage.
More Synonyms of fatigue
fatigue in British English
(fəˈtiːɡ)
noun
1.
physical or mental exhaustion due to exertion
2.
a tiring activity or effort
3. physiology
the temporary inability of an organ or part to respond to a stimulus because of overactivity
4.
the progressive cracking of a material subjected to alternating stresses, esp vibrations
5.
the temporary inability to respond to a situation or perform a function, because of overexposure or overactivity
compassion fatigue
6.
a.
any of the mainly domestic duties performed by military personnel, esp as a punishment
b.
(as modifier)
fatigue duties
7. (plural)
special clothing worn by military personnel to carry out such duties
verbWord forms: -tigues, -tiguing or -tigued
8.
to make or become weary or exhausted
9.
to crack or break (a material or part) by inducing fluctuating stresses in it, or (of a metal or part) to become weakened or fail as a result of fluctuating stresses
Derived forms
fatigable (ˈfætɪɡəbəl)
adjective
fatigueless (faˈtigueless)
adjective
Word origin
C17: from French, from fatiguer to tire, from Latin fatīgāre
fatigue in American English
(fəˈtig)
noun
1.
physical or mental exhaustion; weariness
2.
the cause of this; hard work; toil
3.
any manual labor or menial duty, other than drill or instruction, assigned to soldiers
: in full fatigue duty
4. [pl.]
sturdy work clothing worn by soldiers doing fatigue duty
: also fatigue clothes (or clothing)
5.
the tendency of a metal or other material to crack and fail under repeated applications of stress
6. Physiology
the decreased ability to function or inability to respond of an organism or one of its parts due to prolonged exertion or repeated stimulation
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: faˈtigued or faˈtiguing
7.
to make or become tired or exhausted; weary
8.
to subject to or undergo fatigue
Word origin
Fr < fatiguer < L fatigare, to weary < *fatis, exhaustion < base of fames, hunger (see famine) + agere, to drive, make (see act1)
fatigue in Mechanical Engineering1
(fətig)
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Materials)
If a material is subject to fatigue, it gradually cracks as stresses, especially vibrations, are repeatedly applied to it.
There have been problems with cracking, possibly due to metal fatigue.
A part undergoing fatigue can eventually completely fracture into two parts.
If a material is subject to fatigue, it gradually cracks as stresses, especially vibrations, are repeatedly applied toit.
fatigue in Mechanical Engineering2
(fətig)
Word forms: (present) fatigues, (past) fatigued, (perfect) fatigued, (progressive) fatiguing
verb
(Mechanical engineering: Materials)
If something fatigues a material or part, it cracks or breaks it by repeatedly putting stresses on it, or if a material or part fatigues it gradually cracks or breaks.
The bike's vibration fatigued the metal and eventually broke the frame.
Each revolution flexes the blade to near the elastic limit of the steel, which causesthe metal to fatigue and break quickly.
If something fatigues a material or part, it cracks or breaks it by repeatedly putting stresses on it.
COBUILD Collocations
fatigue
extreme fatigue
muscle fatigue
Examples of 'fatigue' in a sentence
fatigue
Is he wearing combat fatigues?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A healthy iron intake can reduce the risk of anaemia, which causes fatigue and low mood.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But as we rounded a bend, we saw that two cars had been stopped ahead of us by men in combat fatigues at a roadblock.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We sat down afterwards and said,'We do not know enough about looking after people in extreme heat and fatigue.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Was that physical fatigue or a mental reason?
The Sun (2010)
You end up feeling fatigued too quickly and unable to perform for as long as you want.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Oil touched its lowest in four years and industrial metals fatigued.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It signals extreme fatigue or utter boredom.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She was said to be unable to work because she had chronic fatigue syndrome.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The risk of fatigue cracks during the voyage was known from the outset.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
They were also given to soldiers to combat battle fatigue.
Cohen, Julian & Kay, James Taking Drugs Seriously (1994)
Towards the end of the day these muscles became fatigued and the headache resulted.
Whiteside, Dr Mike Banish Headaches -how to obtain fast, drug-free relief from headache (1990)
The idea that his benefit will cause fatigue is also false.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
What is missing are the combat fatigues he has appeared in previously.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This leads inexorably to feelings of exhaustion and fatigue as well as a myriad other symptoms.
Chaitow, Leon The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes (1988)
On it we find the brutally frank exploration of his brush with chronic fatigue syndrome.
The Sun (2011)
Sometimes you also feel drowsy and fatigued.
The Sun (2008)
BRITAIN'S political system is suffering from metal fatigue.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Half of the patients still report extreme fatigue five years after their cancer is diagnosed.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She has chronic fatigue syndrome so she cannot work to earn extra money.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It is not uncommon for cancer patients to still be reporting pain and extreme fatigue years after treatment has ended.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The early warnings signs of toxicity include forgetfulness, fatigue and headaches.
Holford, Patrick The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988)
In it were eight men, some in military fatigues.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The little-known condition causes the body to attack itself and leads to fatigue and joint pain.
The Sun (2011)
There's always a danger of both mental and physical fatigue.
The Sun (2006)
This can lead to anaemia, resulting in fatigue and weakness.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The chief enemies of the solo long-distance sailor are fatigue and the inability to keep watch when asleep.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
To his amazement, he felt much better, experiencing far less fatigue and no headaches.
Randolph, Theron G. & Moss, Ralph W. (contributor) An Alternative Approach to Allergies (1990)
In other languages
fatigue
British English: fatigue NOUN
Fatigue is a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness.
She continued to have severe stomach cramp, aches, fatigue, and depression.
American English: fatigue
Brazilian Portuguese: fadiga
Chinese: 疲惫
European Spanish: fatiga
French: grande fatigue
German: Erschöpfung
Italian: spossamento
Japanese: 疲労
Korean: 피로
European Portuguese: fadiga
Latin American Spanish: fatiga
All related terms of 'fatigue'
fatigue dress
special clothing worn by military personnel to carry out such duties
fatigue duty
any of the mainly domestic duties performed by military personnel , esp as a punishment
fatigue limit
the maximum stress that can be induced in a material or part without cracking or breaking it
fatigue party
a group of soldiers undertaking fatigues
metal fatigue
a weakening and breaking of metal due to it bending and flexing
battle fatigue
a type of psychological disorder , characterized by anxiety , depression , and loss of motivation , caused by the stress of active warfare
combat fatigue
a psychoneurotic condition characterized by anxiety , irritability, depression, etc., often occurring after prolonged combat in warfare
extreme fatigue
Fatigue is a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness.
muscle fatigue
Fatigue is a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness.
compassion fatigue
the inability to react sympathetically to a crisis , disaster , etc, because of overexposure to previous crises, disasters, etc
chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is an illness that is thought to be caused by a virus , and which affects people for a long period of time. Its symptoms include tiredness and aching muscles . The abbreviation → CFS is often used.
postviral fatigue syndrome
a condition characterized by painful muscles, extreme fatigue , and general debility , sometimes occurring as a sequel to viral illness
post-viral fatigue syndrome
Post-viral fatigue syndrome is a long-lasting illness that is thought to be caused by a virus . Its symptoms include feeling tired all the time and muscle pain.
CFS
CFS is an abbreviation for → chronic fatigue syndrome .
myalgic encephalomyelitis
a condition characterized by painful muscles , extreme fatigue , and general debility , sometimes occurring as a sequel to viral illness
myalgic encephalopathy
a condition characterized by painful muscles, extreme fatigue , and general debility , sometimes occurring as a sequel to viral illness
Chinese translation of 'fatigue'
fatigue
(fəˈtiːɡ)
n(u)
(= tiredness) 疲劳(勞) (píláo)
metal fatigue金属(屬)疲劳(勞) (jīnshǔ píláo)
Derived Forms
fatiguesn pl (Mil) 制服 (zhìfú)
(noun)
Definition
extreme physical or mental tiredness
Those affected suffer extreme fatigue.
Synonyms
tiredness
lethargy
Symptoms include tiredness, paleness and lethargy.
weariness
Overcome with weariness, he collapsed.
ennui (literary)
She suffered from ennui whenever she was alone.
heaviness
debility
languor
She, in her languor, had not troubled to eat much.
listlessness
overtiredness
Opposites
go
,
life
,
energy
,
animation
,
vigour
,
zest
,
freshness
,
welly (slang)
,
get-up-and-go (informal)
,
alertness
,
indefatigability
(plural noun)
Definition
a soldier's clothing for nonmilitary or battlefield duties
He was wearing combat fatigues.
Synonyms
khakis
military uniform
combat fatigues
military clothes
(verb)
Definition
to make or become weary or exhausted
It fatigues me to list them all.
Synonyms
tire
If driving tires you, take the train.
exhaust
The effort of speaking had exhausted him.
weaken
weary
The work wearied him to the point of exhaustion.
drain
My emotional turmoil has drained me.
fag (out) (informal)
whack (British, informal)
wear out
jade
take it out of (informal)
poop (informal)
tire out
knacker (slang)
drain of energy
overtire
Opposites
rest
,
relieve
,
stimulate
,
revive
,
refresh
,
rejuvenate
related words
related phobiakopophobia
Additional synonyms
in the sense of drain
Definition
to make constant demands on (energy or resources)
My emotional turmoil has drained me.
Synonyms
exhaust,
tire,
wear out,
strain,
weaken,
fatigue,
weary,
debilitate,
prostrate,
tax,
tire out,
enfeeble,
enervate
in the sense of ennui
Definition
boredom and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of activity or excitement