weary

/ˈwɪri/
verb
  1. To make someone very tired or lose patience.
    • The endless debate wearied everyone in the meeting.
    • The long walk through the snow wearied the dogs quickly.
    • Constant complaints from customers began to weary the store manager.
  2. To become very tired or lose patience.
    • The soldiers wearied from marching in the hot sun.
    • She wearied of the same routine day after day.
    • He wearied of trying to explain the same thing over and over.
adjective
  1. Very tired, especially after hard work or a long effort.
    • After hiking all day, the hikers felt weary and ready for camp.
    • She gave a weary sigh after finishing her long shift at the hospital.
    • The weary travelers finally reached the hotel and collapsed onto the beds.
  2. Having lost patience, interest, or enthusiasm for something because it has continued too long.
    • He was weary of waiting for the bus that never seemed to come.
    • The public grew weary of the constant political arguments on television.
    • The students became weary of the teacher's long, repetitive lectures.
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