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Definition of weariness

weariness

/ˈwɪr.i.nəs/
wea · ri · ness
Adverb:wearily
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Adjective:weary
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• noun

1

Extreme tiredness or physical and mental exhaustion resulting from prolonged exertion, lack of sleep, or stress.

Example

"A deep sense of weariness settled over the hikers as they reached the final mile of the mountain trail."

2

A reluctance to see or experience any more of something; a state of boredom, impatience, or disenchantment caused by repetition or overexposure.

Example

"Voter weariness became evident during the final weeks of the seemingly endless election campaign."

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• Rhymes for weariness

• Nearby Words

wearable
wearer
wearily
weariness
wearing
wearisome
wearisomely

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English wērig ('tired, exhausted'), of Germanic origin and related to Old Saxon wōrig ('weary'), combined with the noun-forming suffix -ness.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weariness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weariness
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