Worn

/wɔrn/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past participle of wear, meaning to have had clothing or accessories on one's body.

He had worn the same shoes for five years.

To use something until it deteriorates.

The athlete had worn his shoes down to the soles.

adjective

Damaged and shabby as a result of much use.

She wore a beautifully worn leather jacket that had seen many adventures.

Having a specified condition as a result of use.

The carpet was well-worn from years of foot traffic.

Exhausted or tired from continued exertion.

After the long hike, I felt completely worn and needed to rest.

Past participle of wear, from Old English werian.

worn thin:

to become too tired or too weak.

worn out:

exhausted or no longer able to function.

worn welcome:

used to indicate that someone is no longer welcome.

Tired or fatigued.

I'm so worn after that workout.

Stressed or overwhelmed.

He's been feeling worn with all the deadlines coming up.