Torn

/tɔrn/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past participle of tear, meaning to pull apart or damage by force.

He had torn the fabric while trying to fix the couch.

adjective

damaged by being pulled apart or broken.

The torn pages of the book made it difficult to read.

feeling emotional conflict or indecision.

She was torn between accepting the job offer and staying with her current employer.

Past participle of 'tear', Middle English 'tore', from Old English 'teran'.

torn between

Caught in a dilemma, forced to choose between two options.

torn to shreds

Completely ripped apart or destroyed.

tear

To rip or damage something.

ripped

Having been torn with force.

Emotionally conflicted or confused.

I'm feeling totally torn about my job situation.

In a state of intense emotional pain.

She felt torn after the breakup.