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wearily Synonyms
Another word for wearily
Choosing another word for wearily depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that shows or results from extreme tiredness, exhaustion, or a lack of energy.
Usage Example
"After working a twelve-hour shift at the hospital, the nursetrudged tiredly toward the bus stop."
Strongest
tiredly
exhaustedly
Strong
fatiguedly
drowsily
sleepily
lethargically
Weak
languidly
• adverb (Context 2)
With reluctance, boredom, or impatience caused by having experienced something too many times.
Usage Example
"The professor sighed listlessly when yet another student asked for a deadline extension at the last minute."
Strong
listlessly
boredly
spiritlessly
unenthusiastically
reluctantly
Weak
resignedly
Opposites of wearily
The opposite of wearily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
enthusiastically
energetically
vigorously
eagerly
keenly
lively
briskly
zealously
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wearily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wearily