Definition of weariness

wearinessnoun

sự mệt mỏi

/ˈwɪərinəs//ˈwɪrinəs/

The word "weariness" has its roots in Old English, dating back to the 9th century. The term comes from the combination of "were" meaning "to endure" and "ness" indicating a state or condition. Initially, "weariness" referred to a state of being worn down or exhausted, often as a result of physical labor or hardship. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to encompass emotional exhaustion, tedium, and mental fatigue. In the 15th century, the word acquired its modern spelling, and its connection to the idea of being worn down, much like fabric or materials that are worn out from repeated use. Today, "weariness" is widely used to describe a state of being tired, drained, or exhausted, often in physical, mental, or emotional contexts. Its origins remind us that even in its earliest forms, the concept of weariness was closely tied to the idea of endurance and the human experience of fatigue.

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the feeling of being very tired

cảm giác rất mệt mỏi

Example:
  • Weariness overcame her and she went to bed.

    Sự mệt mỏi đã chế ngự cô và cô đi ngủ.

the failure to interest people or make them enthusiastic because something has been done, heard, seen, etc. many times before

sự thất bại trong việc thu hút sự chú ý của mọi người hoặc khiến họ nhiệt tình vì một điều gì đó đã được thực hiện, nghe, nhìn thấy, v.v. nhiều lần trước đó

Example:
  • There is a sense of weariness about these arguments.

    Có một cảm giác mệt mỏi về những lập luận này.

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