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

Gardeners occasionally have trouble with boxwood foliage turning brown—making this otherwise beautiful shrub look a little shabby and worn. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

The Dark Knight alternates and occasionally worn Steel Curtain throwbacks are also on point. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Most safety issues with heated mattress pads and electric blankets are due to ones that are old and worn. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

The recycling effort comes as California mandates retailers offer a responsible way for worn textiles to be repurposed, instead of tossed into the trash. — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 27 July 2026

After Piastri pitted first, Norris had the clean air to prove his point, and duly did so by remaining among the fastest cars on the track despite his worn tires. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 26 July 2026

High burner heat, flare-ups, and boil-overs can all cause dark burn marks that take your pot from eye-catching to worn and lackluster. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

The usual dingy couch and worn coffee table have been replaced by a full-on suite, complete with a skylight, piano, coffee, bar, and a walk-in shower. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026

Then look past worn upholstery or an outdated finish to the structure underneath. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Verb

Both layering balms can be worn alone or paired with the Rare Beginnings Eau de Parfum to add depth and customize the scent. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

And the cut looks very fresh, with Kardashian's honey-bronde hair parted in the center and worn loose with just a teeny bit of wavy texture at the ends. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026

There is also a prototype pair of red Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps identical to those worn by Streep in the film’s trailer. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

To promote the company’s limited-time sale of 2027 Season Passes, Six Flags has teamed up with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end to hand out 87 of them to fans — a nod to the number Travis has worn throughout his NFL career. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

While Galliano attends only infrequently, his creations are well worn by celebrity guests of the event, including famously by Princess Diana. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

The straps are adjustable and the material doesn’t look saggy or worn after a few washes. — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

The stone holds heat uniformly, while handmade İznik ceramic tiles and indirect lighting soothe eyes worn by digital screens. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Since then, tradition dictates that every member of the royal family travel with a black outfit, ready to be worn in the event of a death. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026

Phrases Containing worn

• worn to a frazzle