weariness
Translation
tiredness, fatigue, exhaustion
Examples
A wave of weariness washed over him.
A wave of weariness washed over him.
Her weariness was evident in her voice.
Her weariness was evident in her voice.
Grammar Patterns
((weariness)) a feeling of being very tired A wave of weariness washed over him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fatigue, exhaustion, tiredness; Antonyms: energy, vigor, liveliness
Etymology
From the adjective 'weary' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. It means 'the state of being weary'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to wear' as in 'to wear out'. Weariness is the state of being worn out.