torn

[tɔːn]

torn Definition

• 1. past participle of tear
• 2. divided or undecided, having conflicting emotions or loyalties

Using torn: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "torn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The letter was torn into pieces.

• Example

  She was torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for him.

• Example

  He was torn by conflicting emotions.

torn Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for torn

• ripped
• shredded
• divided
• conflicted
• uncertain

Antonyms for torn

• united
• decided
• certain

Phrases with torn

• be torn apart

  to be destroyed or damaged by being pulled in different directions

  Example

  The country was torn apart by civil war.

• tear someone/something apart

  to criticize someone or something severely

  Example

  The critics tore his performance apart.

• be torn up about something

  to be very upset or emotional about something

  Example

  She was torn up about the loss of her pet.

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Summary: torn in Brief

The word 'torn' [tɔːn] is the past participle of 'tear'. It can also describe a person who is divided or undecided, having conflicting emotions or loyalties. Examples include 'The letter was torn into pieces.' and 'She was torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for him.' Phrases like 'be torn apart' and 'tear someone/something apart' denote destruction and criticism, while 'be torn up about something' implies strong emotional distress.