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

For example, my most worn piece, the Nina V-neck, has exposed seams on the back and raw finishings at the hem and sleeves that give it a cool, edgy feel. —Jailynn Taylor, InStyle, 22 May 2026

Real change happens… through who gets bought, worn, gifted, collected and talked about. —Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026

The bones turned out to belong to an elderly male dingo, with worn teeth and possible signs of arthritis. —ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026

Designed to evoke elements of Woody, the Howdy Hero line blends snake root extract with notes of warm vanilla, desert sage and worn leather. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 May 2026

Keepiece, Cooper’s own vintage dealership, showed lovingly worn wristwatches from brands such as Omega, Tudor, and Grand Seiko, as well as a selection of colorful, customizable leather straps. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026

Yet beneath the worn exterior remains a version of the track's old spirit — a place where admission costs nothing. —CBS News, 13 May 2026

Several times a week, men in worn coats and brown fedoras in search of food and work would knock on our back door. —Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026

Sealing gaps around windows and doors, adding insulation in accessible areas, installing a smart thermostat, or replacing worn weatherstripping can make a home more comfortable and may help reduce energy use over time. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026

Verb

Although this bag features a unique design, it can also be worn with a casual, more minimal outfit, as its neutral colorways pair easily with any outfit. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

Meanwhile, Lopez proved that the versatile shoe can be easily worn with a dress. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026

While the first team changed from the third kit into the traditional red and white, Arteta’s staff donned shirts worn by the players. —James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026

The Indy 500 is the one sporting event where the primary apparel worn and purchased by the fans is not for the participants but the venue. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2026

The shoe features one strap low across the toes, another higher over the instep and a third acting as an ankle strap, giving the Elsa a more secured fit than the mules and barely-there sandals Swift has worn as of late. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 May 2026

Gloves discovered near Nancy Guthrie's home, which resembled those worn by the suspect and were once seen as a possible lead in the investigation, were deemed unrelated to the case. —Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 18 May 2026

Swift fashion expert Sarah Chapelle of Taylor Swift Styled on Instagram pointed out that Swift had already worn individual pieces from the suite on previous occasions. —Lisa Gutierrez may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026

Perfume, in the French tradition, is deeply personal, chosen for yourself, and worn without announcement. —Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

Phrases Containing worn

• worn to a frazzle