weary

🇺🇸 /ˈwɪri/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwɪəri/
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adjective
R

very tired from hard work or long activity

After the long hike, we were all weary and ready to rest.

R

causing tiredness or boredom

The weary journey made everyone want to sleep.

R

no longer interested or excited about something

We grew weary of hearing the same story again and again.

verb
R

to make someone feel tired

The long walk wearied the children.

R

to lose interest in something

He wearied of waiting and decided to leave.

translation

adj. very tired from hard work or long activity; causing tiredness or boredom; no longer interested or excited about something
v. to make someone feel tired; to lose interest in something

Word Forms

Comparative wearier
Superlative weariest
3rd Present wearies
Progressive wearying
Past wearied
Perfect wearied