Careworn

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛrˌwɔrn/

Definitions of careworn

adjective showing the effect of grief or anxiety through tiredness or stress

Example Sentences

A1 She looked careworn after a long day at work.

A2 The careworn expression on his face showed how tired he was.

B1 The careworn mother tried to hide her exhaustion from her children.

B2 Despite his careworn appearance, he maintained a positive attitude.

C1 The careworn look in her eyes revealed the stress she was under.

C2 The careworn businessman appeared to be carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Examples of careworn in a Sentence

formal The careworn expression on her face indicated the stress she was under.

informal He looked careworn after pulling an all-nighter to finish his project.

slang She appeared careworn after dealing with her drama-filled friends all day.

figurative The old house had a careworn appearance, with peeling paint and creaky floorboards.

Grammatical Forms of careworn

• past tense: careworn
• plural: careworn
• comparative: more careworn
• superlative: most careworn
• present tense: careworn
• future tense: will be careworn
• perfect tense: have been careworn
• continuous tense: being careworn
• singular: careworn
• positive degree: careworn
• infinitive: to careworn
• gerund: careworn
• participle: careworn

Origin and Evolution of careworn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'careworn' originated from Old English, combining 'caru' meaning 'sorrow' and 'worn' meaning 'weary'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'careworn' has retained its original meaning of looking tired or troubled due to worry or stress.