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Meaning of careworn
The primary meaning of the word "careworn" is to describe someone who looks tired and worried, often due to responsibilities or troubles.
Etymology of careworn
The word "careworn" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, combining "care" (meaning sorrow or anxiety) and "worn" (meaning exhausted or fatigued), historically used to describe someone who appears tired and worried due to their troubles or responsibilities.
Synonyms
weary
tired
exhausted
fatigued
worn out
drained
spent
debilitated
enfeebled
weakened
frail
fragile
haggard
gaunt
drawn
pinched
strained
stressed
anxious
troubled
distressed
worried
concerned
preoccupied
beset
careworn
world-weary
jaded
worn
weathered
battered
bruised
worn down
ground down
fagged
fagged out
done in
all in
burned out
played out
Definitions
- Looking tired and worried because of troubles or responsibilities
- * Showing signs of strain or anxiety
Usage Examples
- The careworn expression on her face revealed the difficulties she had been facing.
- * After months of caring for his ailing mother, he looked careworn and exhausted.