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weariness

/ˈwɪərɪnəs/
English Definition
n. extreme tiredness
中文释义
疲倦
Example Sentence

After weeks of continuous fieldwork, the archaeologists felt a profound weariness that even the thrill of new discoveries could not fully dispel.

经过数周连续田野工作,考古学家感到深深的疲倦,即使新发现的兴奋也无法完全驱散。

Synonyms
fatigue exhaustion lassitude
Antonyms
vigor energy
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “weariness”?

  1. A The ability to think in a logical way and understand things, especially at an advanced level
  2. B A large area of countryside, especially in relation to its appearance
  3. C Extreme tiredness
  4. D A way in which people or things are not the same
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C — Extreme tiredness. “weariness” means extreme tiredness.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “extreme tiredness”?

  1. A intellect
  2. B landscape
  3. C weariness
  4. D difference
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C — weariness. “weariness” means extreme tiredness.

Common questions about “weariness”

What does “weariness” mean?

weariness — extreme tiredness. In Chinese: 疲倦.

How do you pronounce “weariness”?

weariness is pronounced /ˈwɪərɪnəs/.

How is “weariness” used in a sentence?

After weeks of continuous fieldwork, the archaeologists felt a profound weariness that even the thrill of new discoveries could not fully dispel. (经过数周连续田野工作,考古学家感到深深的疲倦,即使新发现的兴奋也无法完全驱散。)

What are synonyms for “weariness”?

fatigue, exhaustion, lassitude — all close in meaning to weariness (extreme tiredness).

What is the opposite of “weariness”?

vigor, energy — each the opposite of weariness (extreme tiredness).

Is “weariness” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. weariness is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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