WEARY Synonyms: 345 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'weary' distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of weary are exhaust , fatigue , jade , and tire . While all these words mean "to make or become unable or unwilling to continue," weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing. // wearied of the constant arguing

Q: When is it sensible to use 'exhaust' instead of 'weary'?

The meanings of exhaust and weary largely overlap; however, exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion. // shoveling snow exhausted him

Q: In what contexts can 'fatigue' take the place of 'weary'?

The synonyms fatigue and weary are sometimes interchangeable, but fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort. // fatigued by the day's chores

Q: Where would 'jade' be a reasonable alternative to 'weary'?

While the synonyms jade and weary are close in meaning, jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness. // appetites jaded by overindulgence

Q: When is 'tire' a more appropriate choice than 'weary'?

Although the words tire and weary have much in common, tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience. // the long ride tired us out

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adjective

ˈwir-ē

Definition of weary next

as in tired

depleted in strength, energy, or freshness I am just too weary to do any more work tonight

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as in bored

having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted I am totally weary of this constant bickering

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as in tiring

causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest a weary march through a lot of boring facts and figures

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as in to bore

to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous these constant complaints are really wearying me

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as in to wear

to use up all the physical energy of a whole day of hard physical labor had thoroughly wearied her

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How is the word weary distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of weary are exhaust, fatigue, jade, and tire. While all these words mean "to make or become unable or unwilling to continue," weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing.

wearied of the constant arguing

When is it sensible to use exhaust instead of weary?

The meanings of exhaust and weary largely overlap; however, exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion.

shoveling snow exhausted him

In what contexts can fatigue take the place of weary?

The synonyms fatigue and weary are sometimes interchangeable, but fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort.

fatigued by the day's chores

Where would jade be a reasonable alternative to weary?

While the synonyms jade and weary are close in meaning, jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness.

appetites jaded by overindulgence

When is tire a more appropriate choice than weary?

Although the words tire and weary have much in common, tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience.

the long ride tired us out

Examples of weary in a Sentence

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But a lot of young executives also are casting weary glances at the aging eminences who’ve been occupying Hollywood’s C-suites seemingly forever. —

Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 During the day, The Stanley is a beacon to weary travelers, hungry diners, and appreciators of grand, historic hotels. —

Julie Tremaine, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024

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The story involves a timid teenager, wearied by bullying at a military campus, who stumbles upon a mysterious particle in the woods that transforms him into a superhuman and the indispensable defender against cyborg attackers and the enigmatic mastermind behind the chaos. —

Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 May 2024 Waves of attacks pounded down on Paris St.-Germain, now dizzied and wearied. —

Rory Smith, New York Times, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for weary

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But towards the end of the day, when everyone is sufficiently tired out, Webb says there's nothing better than sitting down and winding down together.

Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
In difficult listening situations, participants described feeling physically and mentally tired.

Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024