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weariness

wea·ri·ness

UK/ˈwɪəɹinɪs/ US/ˈwɪ(ə)ɹinɪs/ rare

noun

1.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

  • “he was hospitalized for extreme fatigue”
  • “growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills”
  • “weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep”
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Origin

From Middle English werynes, werinesse, from Old English wēriġnes (“weariness”), equivalent to weary + -ness.

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