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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Recent Examples of weariness
Yet that weariness doesn’t plague the music itself.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 June 2026
As progressive Democrats use weariness of war in Iran and skepticism of big money to keep driving voters away from AIPAC, however, other sectors of the party are getting dragged down.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
But the show wouldn’t have worked without Smart, who imbued Deborah with wisdom and weariness, grit and glamour.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
White’s actorly presence comes through in his vocal performance, lending the beleaguered fighter a sense of depressed world-weariness and poignant ennui.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
There is something gentle and teddy-bear-ish about him, but it’s tempered by a New Yorker’s world-weariness.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Offline — or at least on the French web — the 45-year-old has been more celebrated for his melancholy, for that singular blend of wiriness and weariness that makes so many of his characters feel like young men with old souls.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
After battling burnout, persistent procrastination or social weariness for years, professionals are beginning to wonder if laziness was ever the cause.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
At the center, there is Springsteen, with a world-weariness in his speeches that is in no way mirrored in his performance level, which would feel spirited and energized for a man of half his 76 years.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 June 2026
As progressive Democrats use weariness of war in Iran and skepticism of big money to keep driving voters away from AIPAC, however, other sectors of the party are getting dragged down.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
But the show wouldn’t have worked without Smart, who imbued Deborah with wisdom and weariness, grit and glamour.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
White’s actorly presence comes through in his vocal performance, lending the beleaguered fighter a sense of depressed world-weariness and poignant ennui.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
There is something gentle and teddy-bear-ish about him, but it’s tempered by a New Yorker’s world-weariness.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Offline — or at least on the French web — the 45-year-old has been more celebrated for his melancholy, for that singular blend of wiriness and weariness that makes so many of his characters feel like young men with old souls.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
After battling burnout, persistent procrastination or social weariness for years, professionals are beginning to wonder if laziness was ever the cause.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
At the center, there is Springsteen, with a world-weariness in his speeches that is in no way mirrored in his performance level, which would feel spirited and energized for a man of half his 76 years.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weariness
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How are you supposed to do all that while fighting your own possible anger, fear, exhaustion, and more?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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Suffering from exhaustion and severe frostbite on his hands, Dawa was flown by rescue helicopter to HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, where he was reunited with his family.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The movement feels like a miracle drug for boredom, a long time coming for even baseball’s most traditional fan base.—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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There is boredom, and annoyance with this passive, oblivious little girl.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Faith Hinitt bought her first home in June 2023 in England, yet began experiencing symptoms like an itchy rash on her chest, night sweats, fatigue and more, according to Kennedy News & Media.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Designed to reduce fatigue on long-haul flights Bombardier is also highlighting the aircraft’s cabin environment as a key part of the Global 8000’s appeal.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Weariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weariness. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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