bone-tired

Ready to collapse

Bone-tired means utterly exhausted, tired to the very bones.

The phrase emphasizes physical weariness that feels deep and complete: After twelve hours of harvest work, I was bone-tired.

Bone-weary means the same thing.

exhaustion

fatigued

Drained of energy

shattered · frazzled · worn-out · drained · sapped · enervated · prostrate · collapsed · debilitated · weakened

overwork

burnout

Chronic occupational depletion

crunchtime · all-nighter · workload · overburdened · slog · toil · laborious · demanding · stressful · overextension

rest-need

sleep

Recurring unconscious repose

repose · respite · recuperation · rejuvenation · downtime · relaxation · bedtime · pillow · snooze · doze

evening

bedtime

Designated hour for retiring

evening · homecoming · unwinding · pajamas · slippers · comforter · pillow · couch · recliner · lights-out

Categories
Opposites
energy level

bone-tiredenergized

Made lively and alert

full of energy · invigorated · refreshed · revitalized · vigorous

alertness and wakefulness

bone-tiredalert

Warning or watchfulness

sharp · wide awake · keen · on the ball · bright-eyed

Family

tired, bone, bones, bony, tiredness, tiresome, boned, untiring, tirelessly

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G