wea·ri·ful \ˈwirēfəl, ˈwēr-, -rif-\adjective Etymology: Middle English weriful, from werien to weary + -ful 1.: causing weariness : wearying to the patience or endurance : tedious, vexatious < weariful delay — John Buchan > 2.: full of weariness : wearied • wea·ri·ful·ly\-f(ə)lē\adverb • wea·ri·ful·nessnoun-es