Sentence examples for tired but pleased from inspiring English sources

Tired but pleased, they faced reporters Sunday morning, announced the settlement and walked away.

The next morning, feeling revived, Jenny and I headed to Busch Gardens, where surprisingly short lines allowed us to ride our favorite coaster nine times before we returned to the car, tired but pleased with our accomplishments.

Relaxed, tired, but quietly pleased with myself, I decided to finally treat myself to a gander at the fabled Melissa Facebook 2008 bikini beach gallery which until now, out of a sense of guilt and duty – and despite hearty recommendations from both Sam and John – I had avoided.

At the end of the first day, he said he felt "tired," but "exhilarated and pleasantly pleased with how enthusiastic I found the leadership group".

He is tired, but excited.

He looked tired, but happy.

He sounded tired but energized.