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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For much of the 30 minutes that followed, Curley sent ball after ball in front of the Dons’ goal, but nothing got past senior goalie Drew Mattingly, who made five saves and got tireless help from a back line led by senior Ryan Andrews. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2024 Our foundation benefits significantly from our all-women leadership team and their hard work, dedication and tireless commitment. Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 This conviction is a testament to the tireless efforts of our law enforcement and prosecution teams. Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Oct. 2024 She’s got a new baby, a forthcoming memoir, a nonstop commitment to mothers in sports, and—as a result of her tireless advocacy—a $20 million grant from Melinda French Gates. Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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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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