Definition of Weary
Weary
wear·y
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
extremely tired or exhausted due to great exertion, lacking in strength, vigor, or endurance;
e.g. She walked with slow weary steps before collapsing on the bench.
(adjective)
tedious or tiring, requiring significant effort, energy, or exertion;
e.g. It was a weary task that none of them enjoyed performing.
(adjective)
having one's tolerance, patience, or pleasure for something depleted, and thus no longer wishing to see or experience it;
e.g. The baby soon grew weary of the toy and threw it down.
(verb)
to become tired or exhausted, or to cause someone/something to become tired or exhausted;
e.g. The heat of the afternoon caused them to weary much faster.
(verb)
to become bored or tired of something, or to make someone bored or tired of something;
e.g. Soon, their complaints began to weary him and he stopped listening.
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