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Some common synonyms of weary<\/em> are exhaust<\/em><\/a>, fatigue<\/em><\/a>, jade<\/em><\/a>, and tire<\/em><\/a>. While all these words mean \"to make or become unable or unwilling to continue,\" weary<\/em> stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing.<\/p>

\/\/ wearied<\/em> of the constant arguing<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is it sensible to use 'exhaust' instead of 'weary'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The meanings of exhaust<\/em><\/a> and weary<\/em> largely overlap; however, exhaust<\/em> implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion.<\/p>

\/\/ shoveling snow exhausted<\/em> him<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "In what contexts can 'fatigue' take the place of 'weary'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The synonyms fatigue<\/em><\/a> and weary<\/em> are sometimes interchangeable, but fatigue<\/em> suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort.<\/p>

\/\/ fatigued<\/em> by the day's chores<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where would 'jade' be a reasonable alternative to 'weary'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

While the synonyms jade<\/em><\/a> and weary<\/em> are close in meaning, jade<\/em> suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness.<\/p>

\/\/ appetites jaded<\/em> by overindulgence<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is 'tire' a more appropriate choice than 'weary'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

Although the words tire<\/em><\/a> and weary<\/em> have much in common, tire<\/em> implies a draining of one's strength or patience.<\/p>

\/\/ the long ride tired<\/em> us out<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is the word 'weary' distinct from other similar verbs?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

Some common synonyms of weary<\/em> are exhaust<\/em><\/a>, fatigue<\/em><\/a>, jade<\/em><\/a>, and tire<\/em><\/a>. While all these words mean \"to make or become unable or unwilling to continue,\" weary<\/em> stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing.<\/p>

\/\/ wearied<\/em> of the constant arguing<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is it sensible to use 'exhaust' instead of 'weary'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The meanings of exhaust<\/em><\/a> and weary<\/em> largely overlap; however, exhaust<\/em> implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion.<\/p>

\/\/ shoveling snow exhausted<\/em> him<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "In what contexts can 'fatigue' take the place of 'weary'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The synonyms fatigue<\/em><\/a> and weary<\/em> are sometimes interchangeable, but fatigue<\/em> suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort.<\/p>

\/\/ fatigued<\/em> by the day's chores<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where would 'jade' be a reasonable alternative to 'weary'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

While the synonyms jade<\/em><\/a> and weary<\/em> are close in meaning, jade<\/em> suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness.<\/p>

\/\/ appetites jaded<\/em> by overindulgence<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is 'tire' a more appropriate choice than 'weary'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

Although the words tire<\/em><\/a> and weary<\/em> have much in common, tire<\/em> implies a draining of one's strength or patience.<\/p>

\/\/ the long ride tired<\/em> us out<\/p>" } } ] }

weary 1 of 2

adjective

ˈwir-Ä“ How to pronounce weary (audio)
Definition of wearynext
1
as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness I am just too weary to do any more work tonight

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2
as in bored
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted I am totally weary of this constant bickering

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as in tiring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest a weary march through a lot of boring facts and figures

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weary

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verb

1
as in to bore
to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous these constant complaints are really wearying me

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2
as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of a whole day of hard physical labor had thoroughly wearied her

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How is the word weary distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of weary are exhaust, fatigue, jade, and tire. While all these words mean "to make or become unable or unwilling to continue," weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing.

wearied of the constant arguing

When is it sensible to use exhaust instead of weary?

The meanings of exhaust and weary largely overlap; however, exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion.

shoveling snow exhausted him

In what contexts can fatigue take the place of weary?

The synonyms fatigue and weary are sometimes interchangeable, but fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort.

fatigued by the day's chores

Where would jade be a reasonable alternative to weary?

While the synonyms jade and weary are close in meaning, jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness.

appetites jaded by overindulgence

When is tire a more appropriate choice than weary?

Although the words tire and weary have much in common, tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience.

the long ride tired us out

How is the word weary distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of weary are exhaust, fatigue, jade, and tire. While all these words mean "to make or become unable or unwilling to continue," weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing.

wearied of the constant arguing

When is it sensible to use exhaust instead of weary?

The meanings of exhaust and weary largely overlap; however, exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion.

shoveling snow exhausted him

In what contexts can fatigue take the place of weary?

The synonyms fatigue and weary are sometimes interchangeable, but fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort.

fatigued by the day's chores

Where would jade be a reasonable alternative to weary?

While the synonyms jade and weary are close in meaning, jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness.

appetites jaded by overindulgence

When is tire a more appropriate choice than weary?

Although the words tire and weary have much in common, tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience.

the long ride tired us out

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Recent Examples of weary
Adjective
In the United States, the actor played secondary roles, usually weary, nervy authority figures, such as the stern mentor (Good Will Hunting) and the persnickety scientist (Deep Blue Sea). —David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026 Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase. —Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
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Though their studio albums of the period all reached the top 20, the Dead were wearied by operating their own label, and Grateful Dead Records folded in late 1976. —Chris Morris, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026 And then, with wearying inevitability, the Premier League would follow suit. —Oliver Kay, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weary
  1. tired
  2. bored
  3. tiring
  4. bore
  5. wear
  6. exhausted
  7. boring
  8. tire
Adjective
  • They have been seen directing snaking security lines and passing out water bottles to tired travelers.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Step in when someone’s tired or needs a break.
    — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of tired
Adjective
  • The pair held a construction job in Tampa but soon grew bored at home in between their shifts.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Feeling bored on a Saturday night?
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of bored
Adjective
  • And adopting the mantle of cultural curmudgeon can get tiring.
    — Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Riko Ueki headed Japan's opening goal, her fourth of the tournament, before Maika Hamano, Aoba Fujino and Kiko Seike all scored against a tiring Vietnamese defense.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of tiring
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  • By then, Vokietaitis’ yips had taken on a life of their own and as the Cougars were boring in to foul him intentionally and place him back on that torture chamber that was thinly disguised as a free-throw line, Miller signaled for the timeout to thwart the season's first Hack-a-Matas.
    — Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Amaze your kids by showing them what giants used to call Fremont home, long before boring-by-comparison coyotes and raccoons.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of bore
Verb
  • At a demonstration in Hangzhou, an operator wearing a motion-capture suit carried out a series of actions, including waving, turning, and kicking a ball, while Titan 01 replicated every movement within milliseconds.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
  • For example, people now take care to wear shoes at home in case an explosion shatters glass, or there’s a need to evacuate immediately.
    — Jason Rezaian, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of wear
Adjective
  • De-stress on the daily Whether we're being sapped by parenting decisions, job hunting, health troubles or world weariness, many of us could use a charge to our internal battery, says clinical psychologist Enmanuel Mercedes, who counsels many (often exhausted) parents.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Death’s endless pursuit, her exhausted legs running away from his jaws.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of exhausted
Adjective
  • The rooms Forget boring beiges and personality-less whites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
  • This is a boring line of logic to keep hammering as the season drags on.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Definition of boring
Verb
  • Why tire himself out, become completely exhausted and out of breath, crumple up the bedsheets that were changed just a few days ago, get someone else’s germs all over himself, and then reek of sweat afterward?
    — Agnieszka Szpila, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Though his admin tasks may tire him, Idle said comedy never does.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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