O master, master, I have watched so long / That I am dog-weary, but at last I spied […]
Source: wiktionary
Dog-weary
Synonyms for "dog-weary" (23 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: all in, beat, beat up, beaten, bushed.
- Sentence evidence is available for dog-weary, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "dog-weary".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "dog-weary"
Keep "dog-weary" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "dog-weary" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "dog-weary", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "dog-weary" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
7 total sentences available.
"He is a very dog to the community", and I am grown quite "dog-weary" of hearing of his fame.
Source: wiktionary
Many hours later the raiders were still retreating before the squadron from Mia Khan Killa: they had lost heavily, with no gain to show, and their leader would have a nasty time at the "rendezvous" in the morning: all were dog-weary, and perhaps they moved with less precaution than usual: the meeting-place was near water, of course, but there was no absolute reason why they should all be around it at the same time, and of all bad times for carelessness just when day was lighting up the valleys: there was a lot of weary talk about a new leader, accompanied by a considerable amount of cursing the old one—although they did not know it he had already paid the price, he was the last man shot in the tower.
Source: wiktionary
While at times he is dog weary, at other times he is dog tired and often Dog-gone.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "dog-weary"?
Closest matches include all in, beat, beat up, beaten, bushed.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "dog-weary"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.