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- [weer-ee]
- /ˈwɪər i/
- /ˈwɪərɪnɪs/
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- [weer-ee]
- /ˈwɪər i/
Definitions of weariness word
- adjective weariness physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain. 1
- adjective weariness characterized by or causing fatigue: a weary journey. 1
- adjective weariness impatient or dissatisfied with something (often followed by of): weary of excuses. 1
- adjective weariness characterized by or causing impatience or dissatisfaction; tedious; irksome: a weary wait. 1
- noun weariness Extreme tiredness; fatigue. 1
- noun weariness fatigue 1
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Origin of weariness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (adj.) Middle English wery, Old English wērig; cognate with Old Saxon -wōrig; akin to Old English wōrian to crumble, break down, totter; (v.) Middle English werien, Old English wēr(i)gian, derivative of the adj.
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Parts of speech for Weariness
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weariness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
weariness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for weariness
noun weariness
- tiredness — fatigue
- exhaustion — A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
- fatigue — weariness from bodily or mental exertion.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- inertia — inertness, especially with regard to effort, motion, action, and the like; inactivity; sluggishness.
Antonyms for weariness
noun weariness
- energy — The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
- excitement — A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
- vigor — active strength or force.
- vigour — active strength or force.
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