wearying

Definition

Adjective:
- Causing physical or mental fatigue; tiring: Describes something that makes one feel very tired or drained of energy.
- Tedious or monotonous: Describes something that is boring and repetitive, leading to a feeling of weariness.

Usage and Examples

Adjective:
- The wearying journey through the mountains left everyone exhausted. (The tiring journey caused everyone to be very tired.)
- She found the data entry work to be a wearying task. (She considered the repetitive work to be mentally draining.)
- His wearying complaints drained the energy from the room. (His constant, tedious complaints made everyone feel tired.)

Advanced Usage and Nuances

"Wearying" vs. "Exhausting": While both mean causing tiredness, "wearying" often implies a gradual, sustained drain on energy or patience, sometimes through monotony. "Exhausting" suggests a more complete or intense depletion of strength.
- The wearying routine of daily commutes. (Emphasizes the dull, repetitive nature.)
- The exhausting final sprint of the race. (Emphasizes the intense, peak effort.)
Used to describe prolonged situations, tasks, or behaviors that sap vitality or interest over time.

Variants and Related Words

Weary (verb): To become or cause to become tired or bored.
- The long lecture wearied the audience.
Weary (adjective): Feeling or showing tiredness.
- The weary travelers finally reached the inn.
Wearisome (adjective): Causing one to feel tired or bored; synonymous with "wearying."
- A wearisome debate.

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Related Phrases and Idioms

A wearying business: A tedious or tiring affair or situation.
- Negotiating the contract was a wearying business.
To find something wearying: To experience something as tiresome.
- I find his constant negativity very wearying.

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