ˈblirē, ˈblērē, -ri adjective
( often -er/-est )
Etymology: blear (II) + -y
1. of the eyes or vision : partially or temporarily blear : dull or dimmed especially from fatigue or sleep
2. : poorly outlined or defined : dim
the world had had the bleary white look of a country seen through a train window — Josephine Pinckney
3. : tired to the point of exhaustion : worn-out
after 12 hours of conferences the bleary aide staggered home to bed