careworn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Worn down by cares: showing the signs of long-term stress, tired and haggard due to prolonged worry.

/ˈkɛːwɔːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-careworn.wav /ˈkɛəɹˌwɔɹn/

careworn more careworn most careworn care-worn

From care (“sorrow, worry”) + worn.

drawn woeworn careworn haggard weary

carewornness

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