Wearying

/ˈwɪəriɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
causing fatigue or exhaustion; tiring.
The wearying hike left us all feeling drained.
tiresome or tedious.
She found the process of filling out the paperwork to be a wearying task.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'weary' combined with the -ing suffix indicating ongoing action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

weary one out
To exhaust someone completely.
a wearying task
A task that is particularly tiring or draining.

Related Words

weary
Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.
weariness
The state of being weary; extreme tiredness.

Slang Meanings

Super tiring
That marathon was super tiring, I feel wearying just thinking about it.
A drag
This meeting is such a drag; it's really wearying.