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Synonyms of weary

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Another word for weary is run-down. Other synonyms of weary are shot, tired, bone-tired, drained and dog-weary.

Synonyms and similar words for weary

adjectiveHaving the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.

adjectiveHaving one's patience, relish, or contentment exhausted; tired; sick.

adjectiveExpressive of fatigue.

  • drawnAppearing tired and unwell, as from stress; haggard.
  • haggard
  • carewornWorn down by cares: showing the signs of long-term stress, tired and haggard due to prolonged worry.
  • woeworn archaicSynonym of careworn.

adjectiveCausing weariness; tiresome.

  • drudgerousOf or pertaining to drudgery; tedious, menial and exhausting.
  • tediousBoring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
  • drainingCausing a depletion of energy or resources; exhausting.
  • exhaustingVery tiring.
  • exhaustiveCausing exhaustion; very tiring.
  • fatiguing
  • grueling
  • tiresomeCausing fatigue or boredom; wearisome.
  • tiringThat tires or tire.
  • wearingCausing tiredness; trying to a person's patience.
  • wearisomeTiresome, tedious or causing fatigue.

verbTo make or to become weary.

Meaning of weary

  1. adjective Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.
  2. adjective Having one's patience, relish, or contentment exhausted; tired; sick.
  3. adjective Expressive of fatigue.

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Questions about synonyms of weary

What is another word for weary?
Weary has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as run-down, shot, tired, bone-tired, drained, dog-weary, sleepy and fatigued.
What does weary mean?
Weary means having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.

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