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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Adjective

But the crowds and rising costs that come with it have locals in many cities feeling weary. —

Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Europe, 12 Aug. 2024 Exuding a weary melancholy, the actor betrays an incongruous longing for the confessional, unflinchingly depicting the elderly Beckett stoically dragging his carcass to the finish line. —

Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024

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Nolan, as ever, twists national defense into wearying social complexity. —

Armond White, National Review, 5 Jan. 2024 Regrettably, lazy jokes, one too many full-frontals and wearying hour-long episodes make for a confounding show. —

Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for weary

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