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adjective

Definition of wornnext
as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness she was feeling very worn after a long day at work

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worn

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verb

past participle of wear
1
as in exhausted
to use up all the physical energy of the job of running their own business wears them sometimes

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2
as in eroded
to damage or diminish by continued friction all that walking every day wore the soles of my shoes very quickly

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3
as in tolerated
British to put up with (something painful or difficult) her marriage is so bad—I don't know how she wears it

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
  1. tired
  2. exhausted
  3. eroded
  4. tolerated
  5. weary
  6. broken
  7. beaten
  8. harassed
Adjective
  • The same tired thoughts, predictable excuses, and familiar limiting beliefs play on repeat in your mind, keeping you stuck in patterns that don't serve your growth.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Somehow, some way, fans aren’t tired of him despite the fact his flow and production choices haven’t changed much.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of tired
Verb
  • In that way, McDonald’s became a kind of scapegoat for people who were exhausted of stretching their budgets to afford food and suspecting (not without reason) that corporate greed was at least partly to blame.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Because the Syrian army is exhausted and no longer has the courage to fight alone.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of exhausted
Verb
  • Russia’s once-stable role has visibly eroded, while Iran is almost out of the picture, its influence waning under shifting dynamics.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For Iran, losing Assad as an ally has further eroded its influence — especially after Israel's war against its regional proxies Hamas and Hezbollah.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of eroded
Verb
  • Treatment with the non-invasive device is generally well tolerated, though VNS can cause slight skin irritation or a temporary cough or hoarseness (if it’s administered through the neck) while the stimulator is on, Vaughn says.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of tolerated
Adjective
  • In both cases, the Lakers could receive enough assets to begin a rebuilding project that their weary fans would surely support.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • At the center of the story are Phil (Timothy Spall) and Penny (Lesley Manville), a weary, unmarried couple burdened by their lack of love for each other and their crumbling household.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of weary
Verb
  • His team record was broken by Bernard King 25 years later.
    Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Shortly after noon Sunday, the waters eight miles off the coast of Newport Beach were broken by an unusual, if not majestic, sight.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of broken
Adjective
  • Fold in beaten eggs, pepper, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. 4.
    Laura Dave, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Three shallow bowls: one with flour, another with beaten egg, the third with breadcrumbs.
    Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Definition of beaten
Verb
  • The families have spoken about being repeatedly threatened and harassed by Jones’ viewers and others who believe his claims.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As is tradition with this kind of hate movement, the studio was inundated with emails, and their community manager was ceaselessly harassed both online and off.
    Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of harassed
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