weary

//ˈwɪəri//
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Adjective

wearyCanonical form
wearierComparative
weariestSuperlative
1

Feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.

After working a twelve-hour shift, she felt weary and just wanted to sleep.

2

Reluctant to see or experience any more of something; bored or no longer interested.

I'm weary of hearing the same excuses over and over.

Verb

wearyInfinitive
wearyPresent tense
weariedPast tense
weariedPast participle
wearyingPresent participle
weariesThird-person singular
1

To cause someone to become tired or exhausted.

The long journey wearied the travelers.

2

To grow tired of or bored with something.

She began to weary of the same routine every day.