weary of
phrasal verb
wearied of; wearying of; wearies of
: to become bored by (something) : to stop being interested in (something)
He quickly wearied of answering their questions.
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Trump lost in 2020 because voters, weary of a political diet consisting of huge dollops of turmoil smothered in a gravy of malice, thought Joe Biden promised tranquility.
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George Will, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
Europe, weary of Chinese firms snagging more of its domestic markets, slapped duties as high as 45.3%.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
The Netherlands This low-lying country earns high marks for its quality of life, excellent education system, and eco-friendly cycling infrastructure; the latter may be especially appealing for families weary of car culture in the United States.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025
Nearly all Ukrainians are stressed and tired of war
Unsurprisingly, three years of a brutal war of aggression has created tremendous stress among a population increasingly weary of war.
—Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
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George Will, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
Europe, weary of Chinese firms snagging more of its domestic markets, slapped duties as high as 45.3%.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
The Netherlands This low-lying country earns high marks for its quality of life, excellent education system, and eco-friendly cycling infrastructure; the latter may be especially appealing for families weary of car culture in the United States.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025
Nearly all Ukrainians are stressed and tired of war
Unsurprisingly, three years of a brutal war of aggression has created tremendous stress among a population increasingly weary of war.
—Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Weary of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weary%20of. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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