overweary
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈwɪri/
KK: /oʊvərˈwɪri/
adjective
Definition
Extremely tired or exhausted, often due to excessive work or effort.
Example
After working for twelve hours straight, I felt completely overweary and needed to rest.
Conversation
I feel so overweary after that long hike yesterday.
I know what you mean! It was exhausting, but so worth it.
Yeah, I didn't expect it to be that tough.
Next time, we should definitely take it easier!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exhausted
fatigued
weary
Antonyms
energetic
refreshed
invigorated
transitive verb
Definition
To make someone extremely tired or exhausted.
Example
The long hike overweary the group, leaving them too tired to continue.
Tense Forms
Past: overwearyed
Past Participle: overwearyed
Conversation
I think I might be overweary from working so much lately.
Yeah, you’ve been putting in a lot of hours.
I really need to take a break before I get completely exhausted.
Root Explanation
Overweary → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "weary" (from Old English "werig", meaning tired or fatigued). The word "overweary" means excessively tired or fatigued beyond normal limits.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'excessively' ('over-') 'tired' ('weary') — that's why overweary means being extremely tired.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.