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jadedtired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/

Korean meaning: 지치고 싫증난, 열정을 잃은

Korean pronunciation: **제**이디드

Example Sentences

  • The food critic was so jaded that even the best restaurants couldn't impress him anymore.
  • After binge-watching 50 romantic comedies, Sarah became jaded about love stories.
  • The veteran teacher wasn't jaded despite 30 years in the classroom.

jaded

ADJECTIVE

//ˈdʒeɪdɪd//

tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something

jaded concept
💡 Concept

A wealthy diner looks jaded after too many elaborate restaurant meals

jaded rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Dreams faded, happiness traded - now jaded.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdʒeɪdɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒeɪdɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootjade
Suffix--ed

Origin

From the noun 'jade,' referring to a worn-out or exhausted horse. The word evolved from Spanish 'jaca' (a small horse), possibly derived from Basque origins, and came to mean tired or worn out by the 17th century.

🎵Rhyme

fadedtradedshadedgraded
faded
traded
shaded
graded

🔗Collocations

jaded attitude
become jaded
jaded palate
jaded cynicism
jaded perspective
feel jaded

📝Examples

The food critic was so jaded that even the best restaurants couldn't impress him anymore.

😄 Fun example

After binge-watching 50 romantic comedies, Sarah became jaded about love stories.

The veteran teacher wasn't jaded despite 30 years in the classroom.

😄 Fun example

He was so jaded with social media that he deleted all his apps and bought a flip phone.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

cynicalwearyblasédisillusionedworld-weary

Antonyms

enthusiasticfreshnaive

Related

tiredboredapatheticindifferent

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