careworn

adjective

care·worn | \ ˈker-ˌwȯrn

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Definition of careworn

: showing the effect of grief or anxiety a careworn face

Examples of careworn in a Sentence

He has a careworn face. He looks tired and careworn.

Recent Examples on the Web Materially, that meant remodeling his careworn kitchen and installing a new roof—ideally, a metal one. — Longreads, "The Fracking Lottery," 21 Dec. 2017 Her conveyance is Vanguard, a careworn white van, its headlights searching out a new future, everything bungee-corded down. — Dana Goodyear, The New Yorker, "Framing the Wide-Open Spaces of “Nomadland”," 22 Feb. 2021 Meeting Darren Hendricks -- one of Pine Bluff's newest residents -- for the first time, one might be struck by his friendly, open and calmly self-assured demeanor that is in stark contrast to his gruff and somewhat careworn appearance. — Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, "Self-built dream home just a start," 4 Oct. 2020 Cheerful staff, but it’s a dumpy and careworn place. — James Lileks, National Review, "Going Postal," 20 Aug. 2020 And tired eyes grow bright again, And careworn faces smile; And dreams are sweet and moments fleet, And hearts are free from guile. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "From the Archives: L. Frank Baum at Coronado," 16 June 2019 Most startling is the president’s face, which — in contrast to his youthful, slim body — looks careworn and grim. — Rhonda Garelick, The Cut, "Michelle Obama’s Mount Rushmore Moment," 14 Feb. 2018 Pallid and careworn, this woman is easy to overlook. — Charles Mcnulty, latimes.com, "'Ironbound' at the Geffen Playhouse: An immigrant's portrait, painted with piercing realism," 9 Feb. 2018 The renovated, expanded Woodland State Theatre is scheduled to open June 30, nearly three years after the project first was announced and seven years after the then-careworn 1937 Streamline Moderne movie house ended its original run. — Carla Meyer, sacbee.com, "Historic local movie theater to reopen with electric recliners, beer and wine," 8 June 2017

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“Careworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/careworn. Accessed 7 May. 2021.

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careworn

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English Language Learners Definition of careworn

: looking sad, tired, or worried

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