noun
- The state of being extremely tired or depleted of energy or strength.
- The act or process of using something up completely; depletion of a resource or supply.
Usage: Usually uncountable; plural form used when referring to multiple instances or types of exhaustion.
Examples
- After the marathon, the runner felt complete exhaustion.
- The exhaustions of multiple projects left her unable to focus.
- Exhaustion of the water supply became a serious concern during the drought.
- Mental exhaustion can be as debilitating as physical tiredness.
- The exhaustion of natural resources threatens future generations.
- He collapsed from exhaustion after working for eighteen hours straight.