tireless

adjective

tire·​less ˈtī(-ə)r-ləs How to pronounce tireless (audio)
: seemingly incapable of tiring : indefatigable
a tireless worker
tirelessly adverb
tirelessness noun

Examples of tireless in a Sentence

She has been a tireless advocate for reform. a tireless advocate for human rights
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Whatever direction, through his engagement and tireless work PJ will continue to do his work and support existing and future hero entrepreneurs to achieve their targets and fulfil the ambition for themselves and for the continent. Kjartan Rist, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 The hard work of these mules and their tireless efforts united the community after the tragedy of Hurricane Helene, Mountain Mule Packers’ co-founder Michele Toberer said. Devyn Byers, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025 Mike was a tireless optimist, always spoke his mind and carried himself under all circumstances with a gentle and kind manner. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025 He’s been a relentless, tireless worker, especially on the offensive glass. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tireless

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tireless was in 1591

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“Tireless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tireless. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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tireless

adjective
tire·​less ˈtī(ə)r-ləs How to pronounce tireless (audio)
: seeming never to get tired
a tireless worker
tirelessly adverb

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