weariness

noun

Definition of wearinessnext
1
as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength the kind of satisfying weariness that comes from a good day's labor

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2
as in boredom
the state of being bored faces showing weariness and irritation at the long graduation speech

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  1. exhaustion
  2. boredom
  3. fatigue
Noun
  • Nicky’s asleep because exhaustion is a hallmark of the contented child — making core memories is hard work.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • As far as looking at the movement, the special does speak to a tiredness and exhaustion within it.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of exhaustion
Noun
  • Avoiding boredom of sitting in the same spot day after day. Cons of Mobile Hunting the Rut As with all hunting strategies, mobile hunting during the rut does have some drawbacks as well.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Reasons include limited opportunities for growth, lack of work-life balance, poor communication, lack of recognition, or simply boredom.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of boredom
Noun
  • David believes this is just her exhausted mind playing tricks, attributing it to postpartum depression, stress, and fatigue.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The hands-on system truly lowers fatigue over a long day of driving. CHANGE: The brakes The brakes in this tester felt a little soft for a new vehicle and not as progressive as most.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of fatigue
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