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weary
[ weer-ee ]
adjective
weary eyes;
a weary brain.
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- characterized by or causing fatigue:
a weary journey.
- impatient or dissatisfied with something (often followed by of ):
weary of excuses.
a weary wait.
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verb (used with or without object)
- to make or become weary; fatigue or tire:
The long hours of work have wearied me.
Synonyms:
- to make or grow impatient or dissatisfied with something or at having too much of something (often followed by of ):
The long drive had wearied us of desert scenery.
We had quickly wearied at such witless entertainment.
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weary
/ ˈɪəɪ /
adjective
- tired or exhausted
- causing fatigue or exhaustion
- caused by or suggestive of weariness
a weary laugh
- postpositive; often foll by of or with discontented or bored, esp by the long continuance of something
verb
- to make or become weary
- to make or become discontented or impatient, esp by the long continuance of something
Derived Forms
- ˈɱ⾱Բ, adverb
- ˈɱ⾱Բ, adjective
- ˈɱ, adverb
- ˈɱԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ɱ·· adverb
- ɱ··Ա noun
- ɱ··Բ· adverb
- dzܳ·ɱ· verb (used with object) outwearied outwearying
- -ɱ· adjective
- ܲ·ɱ· adjective
- ܲ·ɱ··ing adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of weary1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of weary1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The strategy also has weary critics who say the notion of “meeting addicts where they are” has not proven effective enough at getting people to seek treatment or lowering death rates.
Tens of thousands of photos and videos of burned homes have found their way online, a relentless stream of devastation for weary eyes.
So, like a growing number of fire victims weary of bouncing among hotel rooms and vacation rentals, they are staying in recreational vehicles parked beside their homes.
I don't know her name, but I still remember her weary eyes and fragile body.
“What we’re doing every single day is not sustainable in the field — I don’t care how young you are,” Escobar said a few seconds later, more weary than angry.
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