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Weary

ˈwɪri
Very common
~ 1800
~ 1800, Very common
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疲れた (つかれた), うんざりした (うんざりした), 疲れ切った (つかれきった), 飽きた (あきた)

Weary meanings in Japanese

疲れた (つかれた)

Example:
I feel weary after the long journey.
長い旅の後、私は疲れた。
She looked weary after working all day.
彼女は一日中働いた後、疲れて見えた。
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe physical or mental exhaustion after activities or tasks.
Note: This meaning is commonly used in everyday conversations when expressing tiredness.

うんざりした (うんざりした)

Example:
I'm weary of the constant complaints.
私は絶え間ない不満にうんざりしている。
He was weary of the same old routine.
彼は同じ古いルーチンにうんざりしていた。
Usage: informalContext: Used to express frustration or boredom from repetitive situations.
Note: This meaning conveys a sense of annoyance rather than physical tiredness.

疲れ切った (つかれきった)

Example:
After the marathon, I was completely weary.
マラソンの後、私は完全に疲れ切った。
The project left me weary and drained.
そのプロジェクトは私を疲れ切らせ、消耗させた。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when describing a level of exhaustion that is profound, often after strenuous efforts.
Note: This can be used in both casual and formal settings, often to emphasize extreme tiredness.

飽きた (あきた)

Example:
I have grown weary of this TV show.
私はこのテレビ番組に飽きた。
She is weary of the same conversations.
彼女は同じ会話に飽きている。
Usage: informalContext: Used in situations where one feels bored or fed up with something.
Note: This meaning is more about emotional fatigue due to lack of variety or interest.

Weary's synonyms

tired

Feeling a lack of energy or strength, often resulting from physical or mental exertion.
Example: After a long day at work, I feel tired and just want to relax.
Note: Similar to 'weary' in the sense of feeling fatigued, but 'tired' may imply a more general feeling of exhaustion.

exhausted

Completely depleted of energy or strength, often to the point of physical or mental collapse.
Example: She was so exhausted after running a marathon that she could barely walk.
Note: While 'weary' can convey a general feeling of fatigue, 'exhausted' emphasizes a more extreme state of being completely drained.

fatigued

Experiencing physical or mental tiredness or weariness, often due to exertion or stress.
Example: The long hike left us feeling fatigued, but satisfied with our accomplishment.
Note: Similar to 'weary' in describing tiredness, 'fatigued' specifically refers to a feeling of exhaustion resulting from physical or mental effort.

drained

Depleted or emptied of physical, mental, or emotional energy.
Example: The constant demands of his job left him feeling emotionally drained.
Note: While 'weary' can encompass a general feeling of tiredness, 'drained' emphasizes a sense of being emptied or depleted of energy.

Weary expressions, common phrases

Bone-weary

Extremely tired or exhausted, to the point where one's bones ache.
Example: After a long day of hiking, I was bone-weary and just wanted to rest.
Note: This phrase emphasizes a deep level of exhaustion beyond just feeling tired.

Worn out

Exhausted or fatigued, usually from physical or mental exertion.
Example: She looked worn out from working two jobs to make ends meet.
Note: This phrase implies being depleted or drained of energy or resources.

Dog-tired

Extremely tired, to the point of feeling like a tired dog.
Example: After running the marathon, he was dog-tired and collapsed on the grass.
Note: This phrase uses a simile to compare the level of tiredness to that of a tired dog.

Dead tired

Completely exhausted or fatigued, to the point of feeling almost lifeless.
Example: I worked all night on the project, and by morning, I was dead tired.
Note: This phrase emphasizes a state of exhaustion where one feels as if they have no energy left.

Run-down

Physically or mentally exhausted, usually due to prolonged stress or overwork.
Example: The constant stress at work left her feeling run-down and sick.
Note: This phrase implies a gradual decline in energy or health, often due to external factors.

Burnt out

Emotionally, mentally, or physically exhausted from prolonged stress or overwork.
Example: After years of working in the same job, he felt burnt out and needed a change.
Note: This phrase suggests being depleted or worn out due to prolonged exposure to stressful situations.

Frazzled

Extremely stressed or exhausted, often resulting in a feeling of being mentally scattered.
Example: With all the deadlines approaching, she felt completely frazzled and unable to focus.
Note: This phrase describes a state of mental exhaustion or disorganization, often caused by overwhelming stress.

Weary everyday (slang) expressions

Beat

To feel physically or emotionally tired, worn out.
Example: I'm feeling really beat after working all day.
Note: Beat is a casual and commonly used term for feeling exhausted, similar to weary but with a more colloquial tone.

Zonked

Completely worn out, exhausted.
Example: I was so zonked after the long hike that I fell asleep immediately.
Note: Zonked has a more exaggerated connotation compared to weary, implying extreme fatigue or exhaustion.

Spent

Exhausted or depleted physically or mentally.
Example: I'm completely spent after running that marathon.
Note: Spent suggests being completely used up or depleted, going beyond the feeling of being weary.

Knackered

Extremely tired, worn out.
Example: I'm absolutely knackered from the intense workout.
Note: Knackered is a British slang term for being extremely tired, carrying a slightly informal and whimsical tone compared to the more straightforward 'weary'.

Pooped

Very tired, exhausted.
Example: After the long road trip, I was completely pooped.
Note: Pooped is a light-hearted and informal way of expressing fatigue or exhaustion, often used in a playful or humorous context.

Bushed

Exhausted or very tired.
Example: I feel absolutely bushed after working in the garden all day.
Note: Bushed is a colloquial term indicating a state of extreme fatigue, implying a sense of being worn out beyond just feeling weary.

Weary - Examples

I am so weary after a long day at work.
The soldiers were weary after marching for hours.
She looked weary and sad after the breakup.

Weary grammar

Weary - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: weary
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): wearier
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): weariest
Adjective (Adjective): weary
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): wearied
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): wearying
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): wearies
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): weary
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): weary
Syllables, Separation and Stress
weary Contains 2 syllables: wea • ry
Phonetic transcription: ˈwir-ē
wea ry , ˈwir ē (The red syllable is stressed)

Weary - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
weary: ~ 1800 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.