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

If sneakers are your most worn style of shoes, a pair of canvas Keds have a similar subtle slim silhouette and French Girl vibe to them as a pair of jazz shoes. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 16 July 2026

In her Instagram carousel shared on July 5, Dunham also showed off a chartreuse skirt suit look, presumably worn for the rehearsal party the night prior. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Mary Ellen Brown, 68, stood in the back of the chapel and greeted those who walked inside, toward their usual pews, while Emily Lyons, almost 90, maneuvered her walker through the worn wooden doors. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

The quilting tradition began as a necessity—scraps of worn clothing were stitched together to keep families warm through the winter nights. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026

Clients may have no idea that the owner has begun to feel worn thin. — Scott Hanson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Replacing worn linens can instantly make your home feel fresher and more organized. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Beyond your yard's appearance, a worn line can also reduce the efficiency and lifespan of your weed whacker by forcing the tool to work harder. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026

Dim projection, poor sound, dirty rooms, temperature swings, or worn seats are inexcusable. — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

Verb

His arms are outstretched and his shirt, worn like a jacket over a T-shirt, billows behind him as if blown by an invisible wind. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

This suggests that the majority of running shoes are worn for walking and everyday life by people who just want to be comfortable. — Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

The broader aim of the designers was to produce striking ranges for the players that made boots stand out from the kits being worn. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026

This is a committed move for someone who has never really worn color. — Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 17 July 2026

This simple silk version, worn with a lightweight cardigan and available in colors and prints for every palette, is the perfect choice for any special occasion. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Spanx AirEssentials is a smooth-as-silk line that’s been worn by celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah Winfrey. — Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Jelly Loafers Midi-length black dresses are a wardrobe staple, but they shouldn’t be limited to being worn with just your basic sneakers or heels. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 10 July 2026

In the same sale, a jersey worn by the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama was the second-best-selling lot, fetching the highest price for any item from that team, selling for $217,600. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026

Phrases Containing worn

• worn to a frazzle