Pet peeve of the day: “weary” vs. “wary”
Monday, June 12th, 2006weary
Physically or mentally fatigued.
Expressive of or prompted by fatigue: a weary smile.
Having one’s interest, forbearance, or indulgence worn out: weary of delays.
Causing fatigue; tiresome: a weary wait.
wary
On guard; watchful: taught to be wary of strangers.
Characterized by caution: a wary glance at the black clouds.
Why do so many people get these two words confused when they’re […]