English Explanatory Dictionary

weariness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Exhaustion, fatigue or tiredness.
  2. A lack of interest or excitement.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪəɹinɪs/ /ˈwɪ(ə)ɹinɪs/ en-us-weariness.ogg

Word forms

weariness wearinesses

Etymology

From Middle English werynes, werinesse, from Old English wēriġnes (“weariness”), equivalent to weary + -ness.

Synonyms

defatigation fatigue languor

Related words

war-weariness world-weariness
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