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weariness

DEFINITIONS OF: weariness

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n temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep”
Synonyms:
fatigue, tiredness
Types:
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asthenopia, eyestrain
a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem
jet lag
fatigue and sleep disturbance resulting from disruption of the body's normal circadian rhythm as a result of jet travel
exhaustion
extreme fatigue
grogginess
a groggy state resulting from weariness
logginess, loginess
a dull and listless state resulting from weariness
inanition
exhaustion resulting from lack of food
frazzle
a state of extreme exhaustion
brain-fag, mental exhaustion
exhaustion that affects mental keenness
Type of:
temporary state
a state that continues for a limited time
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