This meaning shows when someone is sleepy or has no energy. It often happens after working or moving a lot. People need rest or sleep when they are tired.
I am tired after my long walk.
She feels tired after work every day.
This meaning is about feeling bored or unhappy because something happens many times or is not fun. People say they are tired of things when they want a change.
I am tired of this old music.
He got tired of waiting for hours.
Here, tired means old or used many times. It shows objects or ideas that are no longer good or fresh. This meaning is often used for things and sometimes for ideas or jokes.
That tired old car broke down again.
The tired joke did not make us laugh.
In old or legal language, tired means accused of a crime. It is not used often today but may appear in legal texts or history books. It shows someone formally blamed.
The defendant is tired of theft charges.
She was tired of fraud in the court case.
This meaning shows when a person does not want to continue something. It often means they feel frustrated or bored. People say they are tired when they want to stop an activity.
I’m tired of arguing all the time.
They are tired of playing that game.
