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

New accessories include the D-Coco stiletto sandal and D-One bag, a slouchy leather silhouette with buckled leather straps inspired by worn belts sliding through denim loop. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

This long-sleeve from Amazon looks just as fashionable worn on its own or layered under a jacket or cardigan, giving you endless outfit opportunities to carry you through the entire season. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026

Secondhand Sidequest Thrift shopping is turning into a treasure hunt for never-worn, hard-to-find archival pieces from the ‘90s and early 2000s, such as dead stock tees, uniform tops, vintage sportswear, and archive streetwear. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026

The cache, discovered near Kojetín in central Moravia during archaeological work connected to a railway project, contained an assortment of worn and broken bronze objects. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Many of the mobile homes and RV's look worn and a large majority of the low-income residents speak little, if any, English. — John Ramos, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Worn or Faded Summer Shoes and Swimsuits To avoid starting the autumn season with a messy closet and cluttered entryway, Piper recommends tossing summer shoes and swimsuits that are looking worn. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

Twenty-five years ago, the artist and custom framer Pamela Morgan got a call from a friend alerting her to the sale of a worn cottage house in the Springs believed to date back to the late 1700s. — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2026

More recently, the Daily News has learned, a local bus made runs in Manhattan for three weeks despite a driver reporting steering problems and a mechanic finding severely worn suspension components. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026

Verb

Photograph by Anthony Pham The boy-band-heartthrob-to-solo-superstar pipeline is a familiar one in the pop pantheon, but few have worn it as well as the British singer Harry Styles. — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

There’s a whiff of the gothic on the streets around DDP, as well as plenty of matching sets and, interestingly, clothing worn backwards. — Young Chul Kim, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

If your couch cushions are sagging and the springs are worn, use this 62%-off sofa deal as an excuse to upgrade ahead of hosting season. — Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026

The theory is further bolstered by the jewelry’s material,Copper alloy was considered a cheaper metal at the time, and usually only worn by lower status individuals. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

The number 10 is the number Messi has worn most often for his clubs and country. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Once loved and worn by celebrities like Kate Moss and Rihanna, the unstructured boot has made a comeback as one of 2026's hottest boot trends. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2026

The sleek, screenless wearable device is meant to be worn by all members of your family, including aging parents and kids aged 13 and up. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2026

The Eva flats are currently sold out but were also made in a chocolate brown color, which Jenner has also worn in the past. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing worn

• worn to a frazzle