jaded — tired, 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/
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
After twenty years of luxury travel, she looked completely jaded at the resort.
Dreams faded, happiness traded - now jaded.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
jade (worn-out horse) + -ed (adjective suffix) = jaded (tired, exhausted)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“He was so jaded with social media that he deleted all his apps and bought a flip phone.”
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