weary
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for weary, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Very tired, physically or mentally.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use weary
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English wēriġ, a Germanic word for exhaustion, distantly related to words in Old Saxon and Old High German for "weary" or "drunken."
Full origin of weary →Frequently asked questions
What does “weary” mean?
The word “weary” means very tired, physically or mentally. In plain terms, exhausted, or fed up with something after too much of it.
How do you pronounce “weary”?
“Weary” is pronounced WEER-ree (/ˈwɪɚi/ in IPA).
How do you use “weary” in a sentence?
Here is “weary” used in a sentence: “The weary travelers finally reached the inn at midnight.”
What part of speech is “weary”?
Depending on how it is used, “weary” can be an adjective and a verb.
Where does the word “weary” come from?
The word “weary” comes from Old English. From Old English wēriġ, a Germanic word for exhaustion, distantly related to words in Old Saxon and Old High German for "weary" or "drunken.".
Is “weary” a common word?
“Weary” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “weary” have?
“Weary” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: very tired, physically or mentally.
What is the difference between weary and tired?
Weary describes being very tired, physically or mentally, often after prolonged effort, and it can also mean having lost patience or interest in something through overexposure. Tired is a more neutral, general term for fatigue without necessarily implying that duration or repetition caused it.
What preposition follows weary, weary of or weary from?
Weary is commonly followed by "of" when describing loss of patience or interest, as in "weary of the arguments," and by "from" when describing physical exhaustion, as in "weary from travel."
Can weary be used as a verb?
Yes, to weary means to make or become tired, as in "the long journey wearied the travelers." This verb use is somewhat more formal or literary than simply saying someone "got tired."