Weariness: meaning, definitions and examples

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weariness

[ ˈwɪərɪnəs ]

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feeling of

The state of being weary; exhaustion from labor or exertion; fatigue.

Synonyms

exhaustion, fatigue, tiredness

Examples of usage

I could hear the weariness in her voice.
She collapsed onto the bed, overwhelmed by weariness.
The weariness in his eyes was evident to all who saw him.

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result of

The cause of weariness; something that wearies or tires.

Synonyms

boredom, monotony, tedium

Examples of usage

The constant noise was a weariness to her ears.
The repetitive tasks became a weariness to his mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "weariness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cansaço

🇮🇳 थकान

🇩🇪 Müdigkeit

🇮🇩 kelelahan

🇺🇦 втома

🇵🇱 zmęczenie

🇯🇵 疲労 (ひろう)

🇫🇷 fatigue

🇪🇸 cansancio

🇹🇷 yorgunluk

🇰🇷 피로 (pilo)

🇸🇦 إرهاق

🇨🇿 únava

🇸🇰 únava

🇨🇳 疲倦 (píjuàn)

🇸🇮 utrujenost

🇮🇸 þreyta

🇰🇿 шаршау

🇬🇪 დაღლილობა

🇦🇿 yorğunluq

🇲🇽 cansancio

Word origin

The word 'weariness' dates back to the Middle English period, derived from the Old English word 'werig' meaning 'weary'. Over time, the suffix '-ness' was added to form the noun 'weariness'. The concept of weariness has been a common human experience throughout history, reflecting the physical and mental exhaustion that can result from labor, stress, or monotony.

See also: outerwear, unwear, wear, wearisome, worn.