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tireless Definition

tire·less (tīrlis)

adjective

  1. that does not become tired; untiring or unwavering
  2. characteristic of a tireless person; continuing, persistent, etc. one's tireless efforts

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tireless Synonyms

tireless

modif.

unwearied, unwearying, untiring, indefatigable, unflagging, incessant, hard-working, strenuous, energetic, resolute, steadfast, persevering; see also active 2, enthusiastic 1, 3.

Antonyms tired*, weak*, listless.

tireless Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • campaigner: He has been a fairly tireless campaigner in this area for the last 2 years.
  • campaigning: Last year, 54 cities received fair trade status, thanks to WDM's tireless campaigning.
  • dedication: For Kelly Swift and his tireless dedication to breeding.
  • effort: For her tireless efforts she was awarded an OBE.
  • devotion: Truly tho, thanks mom for your tireless devotion over the past 32 years.
  • promoter: And Gerard, the tireless promoter of the solo class, is the champion.

Modifying Another Word

  • seemingly: A seemingly tireless worker, Pepys had a variety of interests and seems to have known all the great men of the period.

Used with adjective complement

  • work: I have found Mr Fields to be kind and sincere man who has worked tireless for others.
  • seem: He seemed tireless in his work for HAT and in his pursuit of donations.

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