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exhaustion

[/ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/]
nounfemininepl: exhaustions
exaustão
1. the state of being extremely tired or depleted of energy
After the long hike, she felt complete exhaustion.
Após a longa caminhada, ela sentiu exaustão completa.
2. the act of using something completely until nothing remains
The exhaustion of natural resources is a major concern.
A exaustão dos recursos naturais é uma preocupação importante.
3. extreme fatigue or weariness of body or mind
He suffered from mental exhaustion after the project.
Ele sofreu de exaustão mental após o projeto.
NYC Slang
running on empty
Synonyms
fatiguetirednesswearinessdepletion
Antonyms
energyvigorvitalityrejuvenation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exaustão
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
exaustão
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
exaustão
no significant regional variation
Portugal
exaustão
standard usage; sometimes 'cansaço extremo' for physical tiredness

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the point of exhaustion
exhaustion point
reach exhaustion
complete exhaustion
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