Wearying: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'wearying' to describe something that gradually makes someone tired, often through repetitive or monotonous tasks.

• The long, wearying trek through the desert took a toll on the travelers.
• His wearying speeches made the audience lose interest quickly.

Use 'tiring' for general cases where something makes someone feel tired, often used to describe everyday activities.

• It was a tiring day at the office.
• The kids found the long car ride tiring.

Use 'exhausting' to refer to something that completely uses up someone's physical or mental energy, leaving them extremely tired.

• Running a marathon is an exhausting activity.
• The exhausting hike left them barely able to stand.

Use 'fatiguing' to describe something that causes temporary tiredness, especially after a period of physical or mental effort.

• Working on the project late into the night was fatiguing.
• The long journey was both fatiguing and uncomfortable.

Use 'draining' when describing something that depletes energy or resources over time, usually implying a significant emotional or physical toll.

• Caring for a sick family member can be emotionally draining.
• The long hours at work were mentally draining for her.