weary



There is no rest for the weary.

Prov. Even people who are worn-out must continue to work. (Describes a situation in which a tired person has to do more work.) By the time I finished doing the laundry, it was so late I had to begin cooking supper for the family. There is no rest for the weary.
See also: rest, weary

weary of someone or something

to become tired of or bored with someone or something. I am beginning to weary of you. Isn't it time you were going? We soon wearied of chicken twice a week.
See also: of, weary

weary someone with something

to tire or bore someone with something. He wearied her with his constant requests. Please don't weary me with your complaints.
See also: weary

weary of

v.
To lose patience with or interest in something or someone: I soon wearied of their constant bickering.
See also: of, weary

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Angyalka-Hungarian
Sutton['sʌtən]
Jiang-Chinese
Otgonbayar-Mongolian
Anselm['ænselm]
JabezJAY-bez (English)Biblical