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Tiredness

The state of being tired, or weary.

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Asthenopia 76% connected

Weakness of sight.

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Exhaustion 76% connected

The act of draining out or draining off; the act of emptying completely of the contents.

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Grogginess 76% connected

State of being groggy.

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Weary 74% connected

Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; worn out in respect to strength, endurance, etc.; tired; fatigued.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Weary 74% connected

Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; worn out in respect to strength, endurance, etc.; tired; fatigued.

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Fatigue 92% connected

Weariness from bodily labor or mental exertion; lassitude or exhaustion of strength.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Weariness 92% connected

The quality or state of being weary or tried; lassitude; exhaustion of strength; fatigue.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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