Meaning & use
weariness
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A feeling of extreme tiredness, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
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Weariness set in after the third consecutive night shift.
There was a note of weariness in her voice after months of negotiations.
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Can describe not only physical tiredness but also emotional or mental burnout from prolonged stress.
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