WEARINESS Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

weariness

noun

Definition of weariness

as in exhaustion

a complete depletion of energy or strength the kind of satisfying weariness that comes from a good day's labor

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as in boredom

the state of being bored faces showing weariness and irritation at the long graduation speech

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Recent Examples of weariness Speaking after Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Fulham on Monday, manager Xabi Alonso betrayed some weariness at the lack of closure. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 This global phenomenon, seen in Japan's rising yields, suggests market weariness. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 War weariness on the rise Ukrainian experts say the logic of hitting largely consumer targets is in part retribution for analogous Russian attacks, and that disrupted supply chains affect the military as well. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026 There’s a desperation in his voice, a weariness that evokes bad nights’ sleep and endless doomscrolling, but there’s also a delicacy to his performance, a gentleness that has precedent in his catalog but still feels new. — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026 The war-weariness in Sadeq’s words reflects the exhaustion felt throughout Lebanon, but especially among the Shiites who form a third of its 6 million residents. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 This echoes his late father’s signature weariness of US negotiators, an Iran expert told CNN. — Lou Robinson, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 As progressive Democrats use weariness of war in Iran and skepticism of big money to keep driving voters away from AIPAC, however, other sectors of the party are getting dragged down. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 June 2026 But the show wouldn’t have worked without Smart, who imbued Deborah with wisdom and weariness, grit and glamour. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026

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Noun

Economic exhaustion and an atmosphere of fear have left virtually no part of Iranian existence untouched.

— Greg Dixon, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
That means, for example, Jason and Lucia can gain or lose weight, build muscle and incur physical markers of exhaustion.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhaustion

Noun

The platform will be monitored over time to assess how the bamboo composite performs against fatigue, environmental exposure and other stresses encountered offshore.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Immediate consequences can develop quickly Heat strain may begin with fatigue, headache, dizziness, weakness or nausea and progress to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

— Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

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