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Definition fatigue in British English
fatigue
noun
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noun
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- One-star words are commonly used
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- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/fəˈtiːɡ/
1
a feeling of being extremely tired, either physically or mentally
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1.1
the feeling that you have done a particular activity for so long that you no longer want to do it
Example
Too many requests for aid can cause compassion fatigue.
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