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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Her tireless advocacy has ignited a lasting, generational momentum, equipping the Black community — especially women, with the resources, knowledge, and freedom to thrive. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025 Israel and the Palestinians failed to agree on myriad technical aspects of a new Palestinian state despite tireless arbitration by U.S. diplomats. Peter L. Hahn / Made By History, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025 From the tragedy and the tireless efforts of advocates, an act of Congress mandated the government to offer support to families following airline disasters. Michelle Watson, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025 Craig Fontaine Ashton embodies this powerful truth in his tireless advocacy for the injured in California. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for tireless 

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Feb. 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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