Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

careworn

Adjective
/ˈkɛrˌwɔrn/
Definition
Having a tired or worn appearance, often due to worry or stress.
Examples
  • After a long week of work, she had a careworn look on her face.
  • The careworn traveler finally found a place to rest.
  • His careworn hands told the story of years of hard labor.
Meaning
The state of looking tired or stressed, typically because of anxieties or difficulties in life.
Synonyms
  • Worn
  • Tired
  • Exhausted
  • Haggard
  • Gaunt