weariness

American

[weer-ee-nis] / ˈwɪər i nɪs /

noun

the state or condition of being physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; tiredness; fatigue.

Weariness, pain, and hunger made the wretched man fall asleep, and he slept the whole night.
impatience or dissatisfaction with something tedious or burdensome (often used in combination).

The people have begun to show a war-weariness and apathy brought on by the long, brutal struggle for independence.
At 50, the singer still has boyish charm with none of the weariness of life—he’s curious, passionate, and engaged.
the quality of causing such fatigue or dissatisfaction; a tiring or tedious quality.

The summer heat only heightened the weariness of their journey.

Other Word Forms

self-weariness noun

Etymology

Origin of weariness

weary ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The Invesco QQQ Trust began to show signs of weariness last October, notably with a doji candle on Oct.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The town was quiet early Friday and residents have voiced weariness over the influx of media attention following the tragedy.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

For the movie’s title song, Bentley said Cave was the only person he could imagine striking the right tone: a delicate blend of weariness and gratitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

There's a sense of intrigue among some of the neighbours, but there's also a lot of weariness.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

The sun burned through the morning haze, and we all were sensible of thirst and weariness.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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