Wearied — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective

Meaning & Definition of Wearied

Wearied (verb)

  1. to become weary
  2. to make weary
  3. to become bored by (something), to stop being interested in (something)

Wearied (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. depleted in strength, energy, or freshness

    "fell into bed wearied and desperate for sleep"

    similar: all in, aweary (archaic), beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, bushed, dead, done, drained, exhausted, fatigued, jaded, knackered (British), limp, logy, played out, pooped (slang), prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, weary, wiped out, worn, worn-out, worn to a frazzle
    related: overfatigued, overtaxed, overworked, broken-down, run-down, debilitated, enervate, enervated, enfeebled, sapped, weakened, drowsy, heavy, sleepy, lethargic, sluggish
    opposite: unwearied
    near: fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated, relaxed, rested, revitalized, active, energetic, invigorated, peppy, strengthened, strong, tireless, vitalized, weariless

  2. having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted

    "wearied by her son's endless excuses for not having cleaned his room"

    similar: bored, fed up, jaded, sick, sick and tired, tired, weary
    related: apathetic, disinterested, uninterested, glutted, sated, satiated, surfeited, dejected, demoralized, discouraged, disheartened, dispirited, beat, burned-out, bushed, done in, drained, enervated, exhausted, fatigued, limp, played out, tuckered (out), worn-out, annoyed, exasperated, frustrated, irritated, disgusted, nauseated, repulsed, blasé, world-weary
    opposite: absorbed, engaged, engrossed, interested, intrigued, rapt
    near: animated, energized, enlivened, excited, galvanized, invigorated, stimulated, vitalized, amused, entertained, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, enthralled, fascinated, hypnotized, mesmerized, delighted, pleased, thrilled

Wearied (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous

    "these constant complaints are really wearying me"

    similar: bored, jaded, tired, put to sleep
    related: palled, burned out, did in, drained, enervated, exhausted, fagged, fatigued, tuckered (out), washed out, wore, wore out, debilitated, disabled, enfeebled, dejected, demoralized, discouraged, disheartened, dispirited
    opposite: absorbed, busied, engaged, engrossed, enthralled, fascinated, gripped, interested, intrigued
    near: activated, animated, energized, enlivened, excited, galvanized, invigorated, stimulated, strengthened, vitalized, amused, entertained, allured, attracted, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, hypnotized, mesmerized, monopolized, preoccupied, busied, immersed, involved, occupied, pumped up, rallied, roused, stirred

  2. to use up all the physical energy of

    "a whole day of hard physical labor had thoroughly wearied her"

    similar: broke, burned out, busted, did in, did up, drained, exhausted, fagged, fatigued, frazzled, harassed, killed, knocked out, outwore, tired, tuckered (out), washed out, wore, wore out, wore to a frazzle
    related: debilitated, enervated, enfeebled, sapped, wasted, weakened
    near: activated, energized, invigorated, rejuvenated, strengthened, vitalized, relaxed, rested, unwound

Related Entry: Weary (verb)

Weary is a different word from Wearied. The synonyms below are for weary, not for wearied.

  1. to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous

    "these constant complaints are really wearying me"

    similar: bore, jade, tire, put to sleep
    related: pall, burn out, do in, drain, enervate, exhaust, fag, fatigue, tucker (out), wash out, wear, wear out, debilitate, disable, enfeeble, deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit
    opposite: absorb, busy, engage, engross, enthrall, fascinate, grip, interest, intrigue
    near: activate, animate, energize, enliven, excite, galvanize, invigorate, stimulate, strengthen, vitalize, amuse, entertain, allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, hypnotize, mesmerize, monopolize, preoccupy, busy, immerse, involve, occupy, pump up, rally, rouse, stir

  2. to use up all the physical energy of

    "a whole day of hard physical labor had thoroughly wearied her"

    similar: break, burn out, bust, do in, do up, drain, exhaust, fag, fatigue, frazzle, harass, kill, knock out, outwear, tire, tucker (out), wash out, wear, wear out, wear to a frazzle
    related: debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, sap, waste, weaken
    near: activate, energize, invigorate, rejuvenate, strengthen, vitalize, relax, rest, unwind

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wearied

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wearied:

Archaic: aweary
British: knackered
Slang: pooped
all in, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, bushed, dead, done, drained, exhausted, fatigued, jaded, limp, logy, played out, prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, weary, wiped out, worn, worn-out, bored, fed up, sick, sick and tired, worn to a frazzle, broke, burned out, busted, did in, did up, fagged, frazzled, harassed, killed, knocked out

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Wearied

Words with the opposite meaning of Wearied:

unwearied, absorbed, engaged, engrossed, interested, intrigued, rapt, busied, enthralled, fascinated, gripped

Related Words for Wearied

overfatigued, overtaxed, overworked, broken-down, run-down, debilitated, enervate, enervated, enfeebled, sapped, weakened, drowsy, heavy, sleepy, lethargic, sluggish, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested, glutted, sated, satiated, surfeited, dejected, demoralized, discouraged, disheartened, dispirited, done in, annoyed

Near Antonyms of Wearied

fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated, relaxed, rested, revitalized, active, energetic, invigorated, peppy, strengthened, strong, tireless, vitalized, weariless, animated, energized, enlivened, excited, galvanized, stimulated, amused, entertained, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, hypnotized, mesmerized

Word Forms of Wearied

Inflections: wearying, wearied of, wearying of, wearies of

Origin & Etymology of Wearied

First known use: before 12th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Wearied

What does "Wearied" mean?

"Wearied" means to become weary. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to become weary. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Wearied"?

Other words for "Wearied" include all in, aweary, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, bushed and dead. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wearied" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wearied"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wearied". Common alternatives include all in, aweary, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, bushed, dead, done and drained.

What is the opposite of "Wearied"?

Antonyms of "Wearied" include unwearied, absorbed, engaged, engrossed, interested, intrigued, rapt and busied. Near antonyms include fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated and relaxed.

How do you use "Wearied" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wearied" in a sentence: "fell into bed wearied and desperate for sleep"; "wearied by her son's endless excuses for not having cleaned his room"; "these constant complaints are really wearying me".

Is "Wearied" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wearied" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Wearied"?

First known use: before 12th centuryi.

What is another word for "Wearied" meaning "depleted in strength, energy, or freshness"?

When "Wearied" (adjective) means depleted in strength, energy, or freshness, synonyms include all in, aweary, beat, beaten, bleary and burned-out. Opposites in this sense include unwearied.