1
as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
the kind of satisfying weariness that comes from a good day's labor
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2
as in boredom
the state of being bored
faces showing weariness and irritation at the long graduation speech
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Noun
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Are Too Many Priorities Making Work More Stressful? Trying to solve everything at once leads to exhaustion and inaction.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025 -
That exhaustion has led to hundreds of bills introduced in nearly every state over the years to halt the practice.—
Margery A. Beck,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Letting Boredom Do Its Job In an era of constant stimulation, boredom has become something to avoid at all costs.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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As the dog lazed in the dirt in Shelby Park, one guardsman ruminated about new missions to alleviate the boredom.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Insufficient levels of these minerals are associated with a range of hangover symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, and drowsiness.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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As Hakeem Jeffries treks to Los Angeles for a big-ticket fundraiser, a number of Hollywood donors are staying on the sidelines out of fatigue, frustration and even fear over the ability of the Democratic party to stand up to Donald Trump.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Weariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weariness. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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