Exhausting

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/

Definitions of exhausting

adjective describing something that causes extreme tiredness or fatigue

Example Sentences

A1 Walking uphill can be exhausting.

A2 Studying for exams can be exhausting.

B1 Working long hours without a break can be exhausting.

B2 Running a marathon is an exhausting but rewarding experience.

C1 Managing a team of employees can be mentally and physically exhausting.

C2 Traveling to multiple countries in a short period of time can be emotionally exhausting.

Examples of exhausting in a Sentence

formal The long and exhaustive process of conducting research can be mentally draining.

informal I find it exhausting to clean the house after a long day at work.

slang I'm so beat after that workout, it was absolutely exhausting.

figurative Dealing with his constant complaints is like running a marathon, truly exhausting.

Grammatical Forms of exhausting

• past tense: exhausted
• plural: exhausting
• comparative: more exhausting
• superlative: most exhausting
• present tense: exhaust
• future tense: will exhaust
• perfect tense: have exhausted
• continuous tense: is exhausting
• singular: exhausting
• positive degree: exhausting
• infinitive: to exhaust
• gerund: exhausting
• participle: exhausted

Origin and Evolution of exhausting

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exhausting' originated from the Latin word 'exhaustus', which means 'drained out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exhausting' has evolved to describe something that is physically or mentally draining, tiring, or depleting.