exhaustion

noun
UK: /ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/
US: /ɪɡˈzɑːs.tʃən/

  1. The state of being very tired.

    1. After the race, I felt complete exhaustion.
    2. The doctor said my exhaustion was caused by stress and lack of sleep.

  2. The act of using something completely, so nothing is left.

    1. The exhaustion of our resources is a serious problem.
    2. There's growing concern about the exhaustion of the earth's natural resources.

Synonyms

fatigue weakness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exhaustion" in English means: The state of being very tired., The act of using something completely, so nothing is left..

The phonetic transcription of "exhaustion" is /ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzɑːs.tʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exhaustion": fatigue, weakness.

Example usage of "exhaustion": "After the race, I felt complete exhaustion.". More examples on the page.