Synonyms of worn

worn 1 of 2

adjective

as in tired

depleted in strength, energy, or freshness

she was feeling very worn after a long day at work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tired
• exhausted
• weary
• drained
• wearied
• beaten
• done
• beat
• fatigued
• dead
• spent
• worn to a frazzle
• jaded
• limp
• tapped out
• wiped out
• worn-out
• pooped
• bushed
• prostrate
• knackered
• aweary
• bleary
• all in
• played out
• washed-out
• burned-out
• logy
• weakened
• tuckered (out)
• overworked
• sleepy
• overtaxed
• debilitated
• broken-down
• enfeebled
• enervated
• sapped
• drowsy
• overfatigued
• lethargic
• sluggish
• run-down
• heavy
• enervate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rested
• unwearied
• fresh
• rejuvenated
• relaxed
• refreshed
• active
• strengthened
• strong
• energetic
• revitalized
• invigorated
• tireless
• vitalized
• peppy
• weariless

worn

2 of 2

verb

past participle of wear

1

as in exhausted

to use up all the physical energy of

the job of running their own business wears them sometimes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tired
• exhausted
• killed
• drained
• broken
• harassed
• wearied
• fatigued
• worn out
• wasted
• burned out
• outworn
• knocked out
• busted
• washed out
• weakened
• done in
• done up
• fagged
• frazzled
• worn to a frazzle
• tuckered (out)
• debilitated
• enervated
• sapped
• enfeebled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activated
• strengthened
• energized
• rested
• relaxed
• rejuvenated
• invigorated
• vitalized
• unwound

2

as in eroded

to damage or diminish by continued friction

all that walking every day wore the soles of my shoes very quickly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eroded
• rubbed
• frayed
• scraped
• shaved
• reduced
• chewed
• abraded
• chafed
• galled
• bitten
• frazzled
• fretted
• corraded
• sharpened
• rasped
• scuffed
• filed
• gnawed
• sandpapered
• ground
• worn out
• sandblasted
• grazed
• scoured
• erased
• corroded
• wiped (away)
• decomposed
• nibbled
• disintegrated
• grated
• eaten
• rubbed out
• dissolved
• honed
• whetted
• broken down
• broken up

3

as in stood

British to put up with (something painful or difficult)

her marriage is so bad—I don't know how she wears it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stood
• tolerated
• taken
• handled
• accepted
• borne
• endured
• swallowed
• stomached
• sustained
• pocketed
• absorbed
• supported
• stood for
• hacked
• stuck out
• met
• gone
• lumped (it)
• countenanced
• sweat out
• lived with
• abided
• brooked
• suffered
• toughed it out
• bided
• permitted
• allowed
• reconciled (to)
• submitted (to)
• agreed (with or to)
• yielded (to)
• respected
• acquiesced
• consented (to)
• assented (to)
• capitulated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refused
• dismissed
• rejected
• turned down
• opposed
• declined
• fought
• repudiated
• spurned
• resisted
• contested
• avoided
• missed
• escaped
• evaded
• bypassed
• eluded
• combated
• circumvented
• dodged
• refrained (from)
• abstained (from)
• forborne

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of worn

Adjective

An army of Janeites, no doubt wielding their worn copies of Sense and Sensibility, are marching into cinemas around the world to watch an adaptation for a whole new generation. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

The once grand building, where celebrities and socialites have slept, lived, and partied for decades, is undeniably shabby, with worn carpets and crumbling plumbing. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2026

The Blackpink singer is sitting next to the brains behind Tame Impala on a worn brown leather couch at a music school in Boston. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026

Near the house was a cemetery with a marker for Maxwell, a tall obelisk with worn stories in its sides. — James Whorton Jr, Longreads, 13 Oct. 2026

Everything is designed to mix and match, so building a capsule from Splits59 feels less like acquiring and more like editing down to what actually gets worn. — Zoë MacKay, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Wearables track movement and health signals but only work when worn. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Dew is a sheer, milky white that Choi says instantly makes nails look fresh and polished, with a dewy finish that’s especially pretty worn on its own. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Staff described students as often seeming physically and mentally worn down and checked out. — Crystal Cederna, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

Generations have worn the style since, from Kurt Cobain to Charli XCX. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Today, the investment accessory paired perfectly with her bottle-green coat, previously worn at the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day parade. — Olivia Allen, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Swim goggles worn by pro athletes in winning locker rooms carry logos for celebratory libations like Moët & Chandon or Michelob Ultra. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026

From a certain handmade $50 million white-gold bra to the latest red carpet look worn by Jenna Ortega, metal couture is everywhere this week. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

The brand shared that its designs have been worn by celebrities of various career backgrounds and that its designs have also appeared in Hollywood films and television productions. — Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Federal immigration officials need to ensure that body cameras worn by officers are uniformly activated when needed, a government report released Wednesday said, following a series of contentious shootings and aggressive arrests by ICE officers. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Such gear is worn in combat, not as everyday attire on an Army post. — Meagan Harris, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Modular outerwear takes it further, pairing jackets and liner vests built to be worn separately or layered together. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing worn

• worn to a frazzle