jaded
Jaded (adjective) means Tired of or unenthusiastic about something because of too much exposure to it. Example: “Years of reviewing bad restaurants had made her thoroughly jaded.”
How to use jaded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorn out and cynical from having seen or done too much of something.
Word forms
more jaded comparative, most jaded superlative
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Years of reviewing bad restaurants had made her thoroughly _____.
Etymology
From jade, an old word for a worn-out horse, possibly from Old Norse jalda ("mare").
Rhymes for jaded
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What does “jaded” mean?
The word “jaded” means tired of or unenthusiastic about something because of too much exposure to it. In plain terms, worn out and cynical from having seen or done too much of something.
How do you pronounce “jaded”?
“Jaded” is pronounced JAY-dihd (/ˈd͡ʒeɪdɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “jaded” in a sentence?
Here is “jaded” used in a sentence: “Years of reviewing bad restaurants had made her thoroughly jaded.”
What part of speech is “jaded”?
“Jaded” is an adjective.
Where does the word “jaded” come from?
The word “jaded” comes from Old Norse. From jade, an old word for a worn-out horse, possibly from Old Norse jalda ("mare").
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