weariness
English
/ˈwɪəɹinɪs/, /ˈwɪɹinɪs/
noun
Definitions
- Exhaustion, fatigue or tiredness.
- A lack of interest or excitement.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English werynes inherited from Old English wēriġness (weariness) affix from English weary.
Origin
English
weary
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- aweary English
- forweary English
- outweary English
- overweary English
- unweary English
- weariable English
- wearieth English
- weariful English
- weariless English
- wearily English
- wearisome English
- weary English
- wearying English
- world-weary English
- wēriġness Old English
- wery Middle English
- werynes Middle English