careworn

[ˈkeəwɔːn]

careworn Definition

looking tired and unhappy because of prolonged worry and lack of sleep.

Using careworn: Examples

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  • Example

    Her face was careworn and her eyes were red from crying.

  • Example

    He looked careworn and exhausted after weeks of working overtime.

  • Example

    The stress of the job had left him careworn and gaunt.

careworn Synonyms and Antonyms

Origins of careworn

from 'care' + 'worn', meaning worn out by care or worry

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Summary: careworn in Brief

'Careworn' [ˈkeəwɔːn] is an adjective used to describe someone who looks tired and unhappy due to prolonged worry and lack of sleep. It is often used to describe someone's physical appearance, as in 'Her face was careworn and her eyes were red from crying.'