Forespent

/ˌfɔːrˈspɛnt/ adjective

Definition

Spent or exhausted beforehand; having expended energy or resources in advance.

Etymology

From 'fore-' + 'spent' (past participle of 'spend'). The 'for-' prefix indicates the exhaustion happened at an earlier time, before some anticipated moment.

Kelly Says

Forespent captures a specific kind of tiredness—not tired from what you're doing now, but already worn out before you even started. Athletes call this 'going in flat.'

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