wea·ri·ness \ˈwirēnə̇s, ˈwēr-, -rin-\noun (-es) Etymology: Middle English werinesse, from Old English wērignes, from wērig weary + -nes -ness 1.: the quality or state of being weary : fatigue, tiredness < ready to drop from weariness > 2.: tedium or ennui resulting from monotony or satiation < when she turned into the house, she knew to weariness what she should find awaiting her — Ellen Glasgow >