Definition of WEARINESS

weariness

Meanings

Plural: wearinesses

Noun

  • temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
    • "weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep"
  • Exhaustion, fatigue or tiredness.
  • A lack of interest or excitement.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English werynes, werinesse, from Old English wēriġnes (“weariness”), equivalent to weary + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 12

weariness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
weariness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
weariness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

weariness is a valid Words With Friends word