weariedness
Definition
Noun: The state or quality of being wearied; a condition of fatigue, exhaustion, or mental and physical tiredness resulting from prolonged effort or strain.
Usage Examples
- (A deep state of physical exhaustion.)
- (Audible fatigue or tiredness.)
- (Persistent exhaustion.)
Advanced Usage
"to succumb to weariedness": to give in to fatigue.
- He finally succumbed to weariedness and fell asleep at his desk. (He could no longer resist the tiredness.)
"a sense of weariedness": a feeling of being worn out.
- A sense of weariedness crept over him as the meeting dragged on. (A growing feeling of tiredness.)
Variants and Related Words
Weary (adj): feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of exertion or lack of sleep.
- She was weary after the long journey. (Tired.)
Wearily (adv): in a tired manner.
- He walked wearily up the stairs. (With fatigue.)
Weariness (n): the state of being weary; a common synonym for weariedness.
- The weariness of the soldiers was visible on their faces. (Exhaustion.)
Synonyms
- Fatigue: extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion.
- Exhaustion: a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness.
- Lassitude: a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.
- Tiredness: the state of being in need of rest or sleep.
Related Idioms
"to be worn out": to be extremely tired.
- After the marathon, she was completely worn out. (Exhausted.)
"to be dead on one's feet": to be very tired but still standing or moving.
- The nurses were dead on their feet after the long shift. (Extremely weary.)