careworn

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering; ; ; ; - Charles Dickens

Etymology

From care (“sorrow, worry”) + worn.

In classic literature

Synonyms

drawn, haggard, raddled, worn

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