Weary

usgb/ˈwɪri/
adjective

Feeling or showing tiredness after doing a lot of hard work or a lot of effort.

After a long day of hiking, she was weary.
Visual representation of "weary" - Feeling or showing tiredness after doing a lot of hard work or a lot of effort

Often appears as...

  • feel weary
  • look weary
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Physical Effort

Use 'weary' to express a deep physical tiredness, often from work or exercise.

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The construction workers were weary after lifting heavy materials all day.
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Subtle Exhaustion

'Weary' conveys a more profound exhaustion than 'tired' and can imply mental tiredness as well.

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He was weary from the constant stress of meeting deadlines.
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Gradual Tiredness

The word often suggests a slow build-up of fatigue, rather than sudden tiredness.

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She grew weary as the hours passed by in the waiting room.
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