persistent exhaustion

Unrelenting bone-deep weariness

Persistent exhaustion is tiredness that doesn't resolve with rest—a chronic state of depleted energy that lingers for weeks or months.

The phrase often appears in medical contexts describing symptoms of conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, or long COVID: She finally saw a doctor about her persistent exhaustion.

Unlike ordinary fatigue, persistent exhaustion suggests something deeper is wrong.

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weary · depleted · running on empty · bone-tired · dead on feet · sluggish · lethargy · heaviness · brain fog · fog · sleep deprivation · chronic · caffeine · insomnia · dragging · worn · hollowed · listless

Opposites
energy level

persistent exhaustionhigh energy

Very lively, intensely active

liveliness · zest · pep · sprightliness · get-up-and-go

health status

persistent exhaustionthriving

Succeeding vigorously

flourishing · wellness · vitality · robust health · full recovery

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G