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weariness
[/ˈwɪərɪnəs/]
noun
feminine
cansaço
1.
The state of being tired in body or mind; fatigue
After the long journey, weariness overtook her.
Após a longa jornada, o cansaço a venceu.
2.
Lack of enthusiasm or interest; tedium
There was a weariness in his voice when he spoke about the project.
Havia um cansaço na sua voz quando falava sobre o projeto.
3.
Mental or emotional exhaustion
The weariness from dealing with constant complaints wore him down.
O cansaço de lidar com reclamações constantes o desgastou.
Synonyms
fatigue
exhaustion
tiredness
lassitude
lethargy
Antonyms
energy
vigor
vitality
enthusiasm
liveliness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cansaço
Most common and widely used term
Rio de Janeiro
cansaço
Standard usage, sometimes emphasized colloquially
São Paulo
cansaço
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
cansaço
Standard usage; may also use 'fadiga' in more formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
worn out
dead tired
beat
estar morto de cansaço (be dead tired)
estar de pernas para o ar (be exhausted)
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