wearying (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪəriɪŋ/

Definition

Causing one to feel tired, bored, or impatient; exhausting.

Examples

• The constant demands of the project became increasingly wearying for the entire team.

• Listening to the same arguments repeatedly can be a very wearying experience.

• She found the long, monotonous train journey quite wearying, despite the comfortable seats.

Synonyms of wearying

Words with a similar meaning to wearying:

• tiring
• exhausting
• fatiguing
• arduous

Antonyms of wearying

Words with the opposite meaning to wearying:

• refreshing
• invigorating

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