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as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
after that long bar exam, I'm too jaded for anything but a nap
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as in bored
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
even jaded sci-fi fans are finding this new space adventure fresh and exciting
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as in wearied
to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous
a steady diet of nothing but lobster would jade the palate of even the most ardent lobster lover
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Recent Examples of jaded
Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Well, this jaded, old journalist remembers when the California boom of the late 1980s ended with a thud — a painful start to a recessionary decade.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
The good intentions of this buyer affect so many and are an inspiration in a somewhat jaded world where this type of outcome is rarely expected.
—Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
In introducing his new comedy just ahead of its TIFF world premiere, director Bobby Farrelly noted that Dumb and Dumber, the 1994 release that introduced him and brother Peter to jaded audiences hankering for something edgier or grosser, or, yes, dumber, was also a road movie.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
For jaded Beltway observers who dismiss the prospect of a third impeachment as mere partisan spectacle, Holtzman’s example should provoke a long-overdue bout of introspection.
—Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Well, this jaded, old journalist remembers when the California boom of the late 1980s ended with a thud — a painful start to a recessionary decade.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
The good intentions of this buyer affect so many and are an inspiration in a somewhat jaded world where this type of outcome is rarely expected.
—Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
In introducing his new comedy just ahead of its TIFF world premiere, director Bobby Farrelly noted that Dumb and Dumber, the 1994 release that introduced him and brother Peter to jaded audiences hankering for something edgier or grosser, or, yes, dumber, was also a road movie.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaded
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Sep. 2025
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Or, the formula comes in a radiant finish, which both makeup artists love for dull or tired skin in need of a pick-me-up.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the bench was likely used by bored patrons.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Avoid peak usage times like meal service when everyone's bored and reaching for their devices.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Founders may feel emotionally exhausted or addicted to the thrill of building.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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From severe morning sickness to complications that required hospitalization, the experience left me exhausted and anxious about the possibility of going through it again.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Parents were weary to send their children across town amidst chaos, and some teachers left their posts.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cognisant of the wary and weary eyes of investors — who have followed more than a year of tumult in French politics amid stark disagreements about the 2026 budget — French President Emmanuel Macron quickly elected a new prime minister, France's fifth in less than two years.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Jaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaded. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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