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careworn

Careworn (adj) means Worn down by cares: showing the signs of long-term stress, tired and haggard due to prolonged worry.

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Worn down by cares: showing the signs of long-term stress, tired and haggard due to prolonged worry.
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Etymology

From care (“sorrow, worry”) + worn.

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"careworn" (adj) means worn down by cares: showing the signs of long-term stress, tired and haggard due to prolonged worry.

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