How to sign “Tired” in ASL

Feelings & Health

BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Tired” instead

Step by step

  1. Rest your fingertips on your shoulders.
  2. Let your hands drop, fingers drooping.

Practice tip

Your hands visibly run out of energy.

Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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