noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈwɪəɹinɪs/
General-American:/ˈwɪ(ə)ɹinɪs/
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CMU ARPABET:W IH1 R IY0 N AH0 S
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
Exhaustion, fatigue or tiredness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A lack of interest or excitement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
he was hospitalized for extreme fatigue
growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills
weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep
