noun

weariness

weariness, fatigue, exhaustion

A wave of weariness washed over him.

A wave of weariness washed over him.

Her weariness was clear from her voice.

Her weariness was clear from her voice.

((weariness)) a state of being tired. His weariness was evident after the long journey.

((weariness)) ((of sth.)) a feeling of being tired of (sth.). He felt a weariness of the constant arguments.

Synonyms: fatigue, tiredness, exhaustion; Antonyms: energy, vigor

From the verb 'to wear' (in the sense of wearing out) + the suffix '-ness' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition.

Think of clothes that are 'worn out' – your body and mind can feel the same way, leading to weariness.

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