weary

[ˈwɪəri]

weary Definition

• 1. feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep
• 2. reluctant to see or experience any more of; tired of

Using weary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "weary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  After a long day at work, I feel weary and just want to go to bed.

• Example

  The travelers were weary after a long journey.

• Example

  I'm weary of all the political drama in the news.

• Example

  She was weary of his constant complaints.

weary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for weary

• tired
• exhausted
• fatigued
• spent
• drained

Antonyms for weary

• energetic
• refreshed
• rested

Idioms Using weary

• bone-weary

  extremely tired, exhausted

  Example

  After running a marathon, I was bone-weary and could barely stand.

• weary one's welcome

  to stay too long as a guest and become an annoyance

  Example

  I don't want to weary my welcome, so I'll only stay for a few days.

• wearisome task

  a task that is tiring and boring

  Example

  Cleaning the house can be a wearisome task, but it has to be done.

Phrases with weary

• weary of

  tired of something or someone

  Example

  I'm weary of all the negativity in the world.

• weary traveler

  a person who is tired from traveling

  Example

  The hotel offers a comfortable bed for weary travelers.

• weary look

  a facial expression that shows tiredness or boredom

  Example

  He gave me a weary look when I asked him to help me move the furniture.

Origins of weary

from Old English 'wērig'

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Summary: weary in Brief

The term 'weary' [ˈwɪəri] describes a state of tiredness, often resulting from physical exertion or lack of sleep. It can also refer to a feeling of being tired of something or someone, as in 'I'm weary of all the political drama in the news.' 'Weary' can be used in phrases like 'weary traveler,' 'weary of,' and idioms like 'bone-weary,' meaning extremely tired, and 'wearisome task,' referring to a tiring and boring task.