1
as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
after that long bar exam, I'm too jaded for anything but a nap
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jaded
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
Verb
Their early months of dating were a whirlwind as Demmer, a stranger to the spotlight, and Humphrey, jaded by the glare of fame, got to know each other — trying to keep it as private as possible.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jaded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaded
Adjective
-
More pertinently, if Iroegbunam or Gueye tired or did not screen passes correctly (shown below), Rogers and Emiliano Buendia had huge spaces to receive and turn, owing to Everton’s deep centre-backs refusing to step out.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
-
If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
The rest of the class quickly grows bored with this whole pantomime.—
Domenico Starnone,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
-
Katey got bored after about 20 minutes and went to her room.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Or perhaps its author was just exhausted, which would be entirely understandable.—
Liz Schubauer,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
-
So, yeah, when all was said and done, Jones was exhausted.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Though the song order is Easter egg intentional – as with everything Swift – it’s bookended by a declaration of romantic salvation and a narrative from the perspective of a weary, yet defiant showgirl.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
-
In the story, Raina is a young Bulgarian woman who must choose between her militant fiancé, Sergius, and the kind, war-weary soldier Bluntschli, who has sought out refuge in her bedroom.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaded. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share