adj
careworn
Careworn (adj) means looking tired and drawn from a long period of stress and worry.
adj
1
Looking tired and drawn from a long period of stress and worry.
"I don't find the pose of careless youth charming and engaging any more than you find the pose of careworn age fascinating and eccentric, I should imagine."
— Stephen Fry (1991)
"The weeks of working hard to look after his sick family left him looking careworn."
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Etymology
Formed from care (“sorrow, worry”) and worn.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of careworn?
"careworn" (adj) means looking tired and drawn from a long period of stress and worry.
What is another word for careworn?
Other words for "careworn" include raddled, drawn, haggard, worn.
What is the opposite of careworn?
The opposite of "careworn" is carefree.
