fatigues

Soldier's work uniform

Fatigues are the durable, typically camouflage work uniforms worn by military personnel for everyday duties rather than dress occasions.

The term comes from fatigue duty—menial labor assigned to soldiers—for which these practical clothes were originally worn.

He showed up in army fatigues.

The singular fatigue also means physical or mental exhaustion.

military-clothing

uniform

Identical throughout

ripstop · boots · webbing · blouse

exhaustion

tiredness

State of needing rest

enervation · debilitation · prostration · depletion · drain · collapse · languor · listlessness · drowsiness · torpor

workwear

coveralls

One-piece work garment

military-duty

drilling

Hole-making by rotation

maneuvers · bivouac · detail

camouflage

woodland

Forested land area

digital · concealment · blending · ghillie · adaptive · stealth

Categories
Opposites
military uniform formality

fatiguesdress blues

Formal military uniform

dress uniform · dress whites · full dress · ceremonial uniform · service dress

clothing purpose

fatiguesformalwear

Elegant occasion attire

evening wear · dress clothes · tuxedo · ball gown · Sunday best

energy/vitality

fatiguesenergizes

Infuses with vigor

invigorates · revitalizes · refreshes · renews · restores

Phrases
Family

fatigue, fatigued, fatiguing

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G