weary

adjective
UK: /ˈwɪəri/
US: /ˈwɪri/

  1. Feeling tired, especially because you have been working hard or doing something for a long time.

    1. I am weary after a long day.
    2. The weary travelers finally reached their destination after days of travel.

  2. Reluctant to see or experience any more of something; tired of something.

    1. I am weary of all the waiting.
    2. She grew weary of his constant complaining and decided to leave the relationship.

Synonyms

bored exhausted jaded fatigued tired
weary verb

  1. To make someone feel tired.

    1. The long walk will weary you.
    2. Did the endless presentation weary the audience with too many details?

  2. To become tired.

    1. I weary of doing the same thing every day.
    2. The runner began to weary as the race progressed, struggling to maintain their pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "weary" in English means: Feeling tired, especially because you have been working hard or doing something for a long time., Reluctant to see or experience any more of something; tired of something..

The phonetic transcription of "weary" is /ˈwɪəri/ in British English and /ˈwɪri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "weary": bored, exhausted, jaded, fatigued, tired.

Example usage of "weary": "I am weary after a long day.". More examples on the page.