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

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

Verstappen, struggling on worn rubber, finally pitted on Lap 49 of 71 but could never quite catch Russell, eventually turning his attention to holding off Antonelli for second. — Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 28 June 2026

Verb

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

They could easily be paired with any top and can be worn with sneakers, flats, or boots. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

That morning, the garment debuted on the runway, worn by model Ivy Stewart. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Heavy masks, worn to preserve morions’ traditional anonymity, contribute to their discomfort. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026

Flo Milli gave her stamp of approval to the Air Rift with a white set worn at the BET Experience Celebrity Basketball Game in June. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 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

Actors play multiple roles, which can be confusing, but red or white roses sometimes worn by the characters help keep us on track. — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

Extra firm compression, between 30-40 mmHg, offers prescription-level pressure and should only be worn under the supervision of a doctor to treat severe venous disorders. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Phrases Containing worn

• worn to a frazzle