weary of
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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Etna, a battle-scarred but kindhearted shepherd mix who was plucked from his home on the eve of an unspecified conflict in an unnamed country, has grown weary of war’s brutalities and longs to return to the coastal farm of his puppyhood.
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Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
There are signs that Russians are growing weary of the military operation and Ukraine has improved its drone technology, hitting deeper inside Russian territory.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 18 May 2026
Many viewers also grew weary of Fraser’s Ridge and longed to return to Scotland.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Despite offering a lackluster library compared to other streaming services, Howdy’s affordability is valued among streaming subscribers who are weary of the industry’s growing use of commercials and rising prices.
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Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
There are signs that Russians are growing weary of the military operation and Ukraine has improved its drone technology, hitting deeper inside Russian territory.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 18 May 2026
Many viewers also grew weary of Fraser’s Ridge and longed to return to Scotland.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Despite offering a lackluster library compared to other streaming services, Howdy’s affordability is valued among streaming subscribers who are weary of the industry’s growing use of commercials and rising prices.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for weary of
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“Weary of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weary%20of. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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