World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesWeary
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.
"She gave a long sigh of relief as she sank into the weary comfort of her armchair."
- 1
To cause to become tired or fatigued; to grow weary.
"The repetitive nature of the task began to weary the entire team."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'wērig', meaning tired or exhausted, stemming from Proto-Germanic '*wōrigaz'. Historically related to Old High German 'wuorag' (intoxicated or stupefied), the word evolved through Middle English to denote both physical exhaustion and mental weariness from prolonged strain.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Weary"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Weary" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
fatigué
Transliteration: fa-ti-ge
"Il était fatigué après sa longue journée de travail."
müde
Transliteration: myːdə
"Nach der langen Wanderung waren alle müde."
stanco
Transliteration: ˈstaŋko
"I lavoratori erano stanchi alla fine della giornata."
cansado
Transliteration: kanˈsado
"Estaba muy cansado después de correr la maratón."
cansado
Transliteration: kɐ̃ˈsadu
"O garoto estava cansado de tanto brincar."
थका हुआ
Transliteration: thaka hua
"लंबे सफर के बाद वह बहुत थका हुआ महसूस कर रहा था।"
疲倦的
Transliteration: píjuàn de
"长途旅行后他显得很疲倦。"
피곤한
Transliteration: pigonhan
"그는 하루 종일 일해서 피곤한 상태였다."
疲れた
Transliteration: tsukareta
"長い一日の仕事のあとで彼女は疲れていた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Weary"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.