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tirelessly

Tirelessly is an adverb used to describe actions performed with persistent energy, effort, or diligence, without signs of fatigue.

Etymology and form: It derives from the adjective tireless (not easily fatigued) by adding the adverb suffix

Usage: The term is common in biographical writing, journalism, and descriptions of work ethic, and it is

Related terms: tirelessness (noun) and tireless (adjective). Synonyms include indefatigably, relentlessly, persistently, and unflaggingly; antonyms include

In usage, the tone of tirelessly tends to be laudatory, highlighting endurance, dedication, and sustained effort

-ly.
The
root
"tire"
refers
to
fatigue
rather
than
the
literal
act
of
tiring,
and
the
word
has
appeared
in
English
since
the
17th
century.
often
used
to
convey
commendable
perseverance,
as
in
"the
volunteers
worked
tirelessly
to
rebuild
the
town."
It
can
also
describe
nonhuman
agents
performing
sustained
tasks.
lazily
or
fatiguedly.
in
pursuit
of
a
goal.