war-weary
Tired of conflict
War-weary describes exhaustion and disillusionment from prolonged conflict.
A war-weary nation or population has endured enough fighting to lose enthusiasm for continued hostilities: The war-weary public demanded peace negotiations.
The term applies to soldiers, civilians, and countries alike, capturing both physical fatigue and emotional depletion from sustained warfare.
Drained of energy
- drainedEmptied of resources
- spentExhausted or disbursed
- tiredLacking energy, needing rest
- worn-outDepleted through overuse
depleted · sapped · enervated · debilitated · shell-shocked · numbed · hollowed · demoralized
Chronic reaction to horrific events
- flashbacksInvoluntary vivid memory episodes
- nightmaresTerrifying sleep experiences
- hypervigilanceHeightened threat sensitivity
- dissociationMental separation from surroundings
anxiety · shell-shocked · haunted · scarred · triggers · avoidance · depression · grief
Freedom from disturbance
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
reunion · normalcy · stability · quiet · rest · safety · sanctuary · hope
Persisting through time
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
determination · courage · stoic · grit · survival · resistance · defiance · unbroken
fatigued
Drained of energy
worn-out · depleted · sapped · enervated · debilitated · shell-shocked · numbed · hollowed · demoralized · dispirited
PTSD
Chronic reaction to horrific events
- flashbacksInvoluntary vivid memory episodes
- nightmaresTerrifying sleep experiences
- hypervigilanceHeightened threat sensitivity
dissociation · anxiety · shell-shocked · haunted · scarred · triggers · avoidance · depression · grief · loss
peace
Freedom from disturbance
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
homecoming · reunion · normalcy · stability · quiet · rest · safety · sanctuary · hope · prayer
enduring
Persisting through time
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
steadfastness · determination · courage · stoic · grit · survival · resistance · defiance · unbroken · carrying-on
refugees
People seeking safety elsewhere
non-combatants · families · orphans · widows · evacuees · occupied · besieged · rationing · shortages · bombed-out
war-wearybellicose
Inclined toward aggression
warmongering · warlike · hawkish · belligerent · militant
war-wearyfresh
Newly made, not stale
untested · green · naive · unblooded · idealistic
war-wearybattle-hardened
Toughened by combat experience
undaunted · indefatigable · fresh · unbowed · resilient
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