weary
UK: ˈwɪəri | US: ˈwɪri
adj. feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep
vt. to cause someone to become tired or exhausted
vi. to grow tired or lose enthusiasm
weary = wear<to exhaust> + y<adjective suffix>
- wear (from Old English werian "to exhaust, afflict," related to werig "tired")
- y (a common English suffix forming adjectives, indicating "characterized by or inclined to")
Etymology Origin:
The word "weary" traces back to Old English werig, meaning "tired" or "exhausted." The root wer- is linked to the concept of wearing down or affliction, which evolved into the verb "wear" (to exhaust) and the adjective "weary." The suffix -y was added to form an adjective, solidifying its meaning as "characterized by tiredness." Over time, "weary" expanded to include both physical and emotional exhaustion, as well as a verb form meaning "to cause fatigue."
After the long hike, she felt utterly weary.
The endless meetings began to weary the team.
His weary sigh revealed his frustration.
The soldiers grew weary from the relentless march.
Don’t weary yourself with unnecessary worries.