war-weary

American  

[wawr-weer-ee] / ˈwɔrˌwɪər i /

adjective

1. utterly exhausted and dejected by war, especially after a prolonged conflict.

2. (of an airplane) damaged beyond use except as scrap or as a source of salvageable spare parts.

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Other Word Forms

• war-weariness noun

Example Sentences

The plan was to demoralize war-weary, homesick troops scattered around the Pacific theater.

From Los Angeles Times

Neither side has much legitimacy with the war-weary population, said Gaid.

From Barron's

There had been earlier demands for shorter work days, some calling for a reduction to 10 hours, but it was in the 1860s that labor activists like Steward started to rally war-weary workers behind the more ambitious concept of an eight-hour day.

From The Wall Street Journal

Supporters believe he is war-weary, unsure of peace, and still waiting for the political settlement that has defined his life's struggle.

From BBC

This week war-weary Israel welcomed home the remaining hostages.

From The Wall Street Journal