bleary

American  

[bleer-ee] / ˈblɪər i /

adjective

blearier, bleariest

1. (of the eyes or sight) blurred or dimmed, as from sleep or weariness.

2. indistinct; unclear.

   The day begins with a bleary view of one's world.

3. fatigued; worn-out.

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bleary British  

/ ˈblɪərɪ /

adjective

1. (of eyes or vision) dimmed or blurred, as by tears or tiredness

2. indistinct or unclear

3. exhausted; tired

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Other Word Forms

• blearily adverb
• bleariness noun

Etymology

Origin of bleary

1350–1400; Middle English blery. See blear (adj.), -y ¹

Example Sentences

I’d say he couldn’t be sincere if he tried, except Powell actually does try for one scene and the bleary, terrified look in his eyes is devastating.

From Los Angeles Times

As Natalie stumbled blearily to the bathroom, she noticed a television, a case full of books, walls covered with posters of anime characters, and a bright orange kayak in the corner.

From Literature

Lord Fredrick seemed particularly unwell; his eyes were bleary and red, and there were dark, puffy circles beneath them, as if he had been up all night.

From Literature

I blearily answered, and the voice of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt came over the speaker: "Hi Gary, I'm here with the president, here you go."

From BBC

It's a lively home, with three dogs and four young children, and Arpineh's husband and mother are bleary eyed and exhausted with worry, trying to put on brave faces.

From BBC