weary
Very tired after long effort.
weary in a sentence
- The weary hikers dropped their packs and flopped onto the grass.
- After the night shift, the weary nurse could barely keep her eyes open on the bus home.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to weary?
- Atired
- Brested
- Clively
- Dfresh
Show the answer
A: tired. The other three mean the opposite of weary.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to weary?
- Afresh
- Btired
- Cworn-out
- Dexhausted
Show the answer
A: fresh. The other three mean nearly the same as weary.
Words that mean something similar
tired, exhausted, worn-out
Words that mean the opposite
fresh, lively, rested
Careful: weary is not listless
Weary is tiredness you have earned. Listless is flatness, with no energy or interest. Read why children mix them up.
More words about emotions & feelings
- wistful: Quietly sad because you are longing for something you cannot have.
- woe: A feeling of deep sadness or big trouble.
- wrath: Very great anger.
- wretched: Very unhappy, or in a very poor and miserable state.
- yearn: To want something so much that it almost hurts.
- zest: A feeling of great enjoyment and enthusiasm.
- affectionate: Showing love and fondness in a warm, caring way.
- aghast: Filled with shock and horror.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test