Weary

/ˈwɪəri/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make (someone) feel tired or fatigued.

The long hours at work began to weary him.

adjective

Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.

After the long hike, I felt weary and was ready to rest.

Having lost one's patience or interest; bored or tired of something.

She was weary of listening to his endless complaints.

Old English 'wēary', of Germanic origin; related to the verb 'weary'.

weary traveler

A traveler who is tired from their journey.

weary eyes

Tired eyes, often associated with lack of sleep.

weary of it all

Feeling tired and disinterested in everything.

weariness

The state of being weary; tiredness.

wearying

Causing weariness; tiring.

wearyingly

In a way that causes weariness; tiresomely.

Dead tired

I'm dead tired after that workout.

Burnt out

I'm feeling burnt out from all the work I've been doing.