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jaded

JAY-dihd

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.”

adjective
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Tired of or unenthusiastic about something because of too much exposure to it.
"Years of reviewing bad restaurants had made her thoroughly jaded."
"He sounded jaded whenever the subject of politics came up."

How to use jaded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWorn out and cynical from having seen or done too much of something.

Common pairings
jaded and cynical grow jaded jaded attitude

Word forms

more jaded comparative, most jaded superlative

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Etymology

From jade, an old word for a worn-out horse, possibly from Old Norse jalda ("mare").

Origin: Old Norse

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Frequently asked questions

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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