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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.

Other Word Forms

  • war-weariness noun

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

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 • Oct. 27, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

Nonetheless, a war-weary American public overwhelmingly endorsed the bombings.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2025

The North was still war-weary, but it was no longer hopeless.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

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