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

But that difference could come from the XM4C’s ear pads, which are six years newer than the worn ones on my XM4. — John Higgins, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026

Swap the throw pillows, drape a blanket over worn spots, add a slipcover or washable topper and change out the rug, curtains or lighting around it. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Rypkema said the region could look to San Antonio’s Under 1 Roof program, which provides low- to moderate-income homeowners with one-time grants of up to $19,000 to fix worn or damaged roofs. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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

Verb

The Military Police provided recordings from 532 cameras worn by 527 officers. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Mercato tote bag Inspired by a spacious shopper, this leather tote can be worn with the sides cinched or open. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Because draped across his arm, creased and wet from the storm, and waiting to be worn, was Elsie’s navy blue raincoat. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

No one in Angel City history has played in more games or worn the captain’s armband more often than Sarah Gorden. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

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

Phrases Containing worn

• worn to a frazzle