BUSHED Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

bushed

adjective

ˈbu̇sht

Definition of bushed

as in exhausted

depleted in strength, energy, or freshness I'm bushed after a day of moving boxes from the cellar to the attic

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as in dazed

chiefly Australian suffering from mental confusion we were thoroughly bushed after listening to the convoluted directions from a well-meaning Sydneysider

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Ariel, a successful but exhausted writer, struggles to stay young and attractive while his younger wife drags him into a demanding social life, his five children treat him like a butler, and his elderly parents constantly demand his attention.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Yet despite all this effort, many high achievers report feeling mentally exhausted, creatively depleted and less productive than ever.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhausted

Adjective

The new owners took over the keys to a tired and decaying club in the spring and have since overseen a summer renovation that has stretched from assembling a new first-team squad to restoring hot water to Hillsborough.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Despite all that staying power, glycerin and hyaluronic acid keep the full-coverage formula from feeling dry, while caffeine gives tired undereyes a brightening, de-puffing assist.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of tired

Adjective

One bewildered South African man said protesters had burst into his home and stolen the lunch from his plate.

— Julie Bourdin, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026
In a little corner of my mind, however, history will always mean the tragic smashing of individual lives by its cruel hands and the scattering of bewildered people reeling from its blows.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of bewildered

Adjective

True influence stems from being fully attentive to others, a rare and powerful quality in today's distracted world.

— Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
CyberGuy recently took a closer look at whether autonomous trucks can make highways safer, including Kodiak's arguments about fatigue, distracted driving and real-world testing.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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