Word: weary

Associations

"Weary" means feeling tired or exhausted, both physically and mentally. It can describe a state of fatigue after long activity or emotional strain.

• After a long day at work, I felt very weary and just wanted to rest. (This shows being tired from physical work.)
• She looked weary after studying all night for her exams. (Here, "weary" describes mental exhaustion.)
• The weary travelers finally reached their destination at sunset. (In this case, it's about being tired from a long journey.)

"Fatigued" is a well-known synonym, but "weary" often carries a deeper emotional connotation. "Fatigued" usually refers to physical tiredness without the emotional aspect, while "weary" can imply a sense of being worn out from stress or worry as well.

Substitution

You can use other words like "tired," "exhausted," or "fatigued" as substitutes for "weary."

• If you say "tired," it feels more general and can be less intense than "weary."
• Using "exhausted" suggests a higher level of tiredness, indicating that you are completely drained.
• "Fatigued" also means tired but is often used in more formal or medical contexts.