Weary: meaning, definitions and examples

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weary

[ ˈwɪəri ]

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feeling

feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep

Synonyms

drained, exhausted, fatigued, spent, tired

Examples of usage

I was feeling weary after working a 12-hour shift.
She gave him a weary smile before heading to bed.
The weary travelers finally arrived at their destination.
His weary eyes betrayed his exhaustion.
After a long day of hiking, we were feeling weary and ready to rest.

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action

cause to become tired

Synonyms

drain, exhaust, fatigue, tire, weaken

Examples of usage

The long journey wearied him.
The constant noise wearied her mind.
Her complaints wearied her friends.
He was wearied by the endless paperwork.
The tedious task wearied him quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "weary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cansado

🇮🇳 थका हुआ (Thaka hua)

🇩🇪 müde

🇮🇩 lelah

🇺🇦 втомлений

🇵🇱 zmęczony

🇯🇵 疲れた (tsukareta)

🇫🇷 fatigué

🇪🇸 cansado

🇹🇷 yorgun

🇰🇷 피곤한 (pigonhan)

🇸🇦 متعب (mut'ab)

🇨🇿 unavený

🇸🇰 unavený

🇨🇳 疲惫的 (píbèi de)

🇸🇮 utrujen

🇮🇸 þreyttur

🇰🇿 шаршаған

🇬🇪 დაღლილი (daghlili)

🇦🇿 yorğun

🇲🇽 cansado

Word origin

The word 'weary' originated from the Old English word 'wērig', meaning tired or exhausted. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent both physical and mental exhaustion. The concept of weariness has been present in human experiences throughout history, reflecting the universal feeling of fatigue and depletion after exertion. As societies have progressed, the word 'weary' continues to be used to describe the state of being tired, worn out, or fatigued.