weariness

weariness

noun

Definition of WEARINESS

1

a complete depletion of energy or strength <the kind of satisfying weariness that comes from a good day's labor>

Synonyms burnout, collapse, exhaustion, frazzle, lassitude, prostration, tiredness, weariness

Related Words debilitation, debility, disablement, enervation, enfeeblement, faintness, feebleness, frailness, frailty, impotence, infirmity, weakness; overfatigue; languor, lethargy, listlessness; sluggishness, slumber, stupor, torpidity, torpor; apathy, inertia, passiveness, passivity

Near Antonyms bounce, dash, drive, energy, ginger, go, liveliness, pep, punch, sap, snap, starch, verve, vigor, vim, vitality, zing, zip; might, muscle, potency, power, puissance, strength; briskness, jauntiness, spiritedness, sprightliness, vivaciousness, vivacity

Antonyms refreshment, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, revitalization

2

the state of being bored <faces showing weariness and irritation at the long graduation speech>

Synonyms blahs, doldrums, ennui, listlessness, restlessness, tedium, weariness

Related Words cheerlessness, dispiritedness, joylessness, melancholy; languidness, languor, lassitude, lethargy, lifelessness, torpidity, torpor; dullness (also dulness), monotonousness, monotony, sameness; apathy, indifference, unconcern

Near Antonyms beguilement, bewitchment, captivation, enchantment, fascination; absorption, engagement, engrossment, immersion, involvement; animation, enlivenment, excitement, invigoration, stimulation; amusement, entertainment; diversion, relief