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weariness
[ weer-ee-nis ]
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 ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of weariness1
Example Sentences
Clarke has shown a fantastic capacity to recover from setbacks and there's reason to believe in his ability to do the same again now, but there was a weariness at Hampden.
I close here in shared weariness in knowing there really are evil men in the world who will do anything for power and wealth.
Officials want residents on high alert, but weariness is setting in.
But this cardinal’s weariness — combined with his dogged commitment to investigate the leading papal candidates to ensure there are no skeletons in their closets — reveals a grace and humility that feels revelatory.
"We will move with purpose and speed to bring back hope, prosperity, safety and peace for citizens," he lied, with a weariness that made this preposterous statement even more laughable.
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