weary
word
/ˈwɪɹi/
WEER-ee
/wˈiəɹi/
WEE-uh-ree
Definition
Feeling very tired, either physically or emotionally, often after a long effort or experience.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal or literary; stronger than 'tired.' Often used with prepositions: 'weary of' (emotionally tired or bored with something). Can describe both physical and mental exhaustion.
Spanish: cansado - fatigadoPortuguese (BR): cansado(a) - exausto(a)Portuguese (PT): cansado(a) - exausto(a)Chinese (Simplified): 疲惫的 - 厌倦的Chinese (Traditional): 疲憊的 - 厭倦的Hindi: थका हुआ - ऊबा हुआArabic: متعب - مرهقBengali: ক্লান্ত - অবসন্নRussian: усталый - изнеможённыйJapanese: 疲れた - うんざりしたVietnamese: mệt mỏiKorean: 지친 - 피곤한Turkish: yorgun - bitkinUrdu: تھکا ہوا - اُکتایا ہواIndonesian: lelah - letih
Example Sentences
He felt weary after working all day.
basic
She looked weary from lack of sleep.
basic
The long walk made them weary.
basic
I'm weary of hearing the same complaints every day.
natural
You look really weary—maybe you should take a break.
natural
After months of bad news, everyone feels a bit weary.
natural