Pronunciation: /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/

Definitions of jaded

verb past participle of jade, meaning to make or become dull, tired, or worn-out

Example Sentences

A1 She quickly became jaded with the repetitive tasks at her new job.

A2 After watching so many horror movies, he was jaded to the point where nothing scared him anymore.

B1 The constant negativity in the news has jaded her view of the world.

B2 Years of working in the fashion industry had jaded her perspective on beauty.

C1 Having traveled to over 50 countries, she had become jaded with tourist attractions and sought more authentic experiences.

C2 The veteran journalist had seen so much corruption in politics that he had become jaded and cynical.

adjective worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse

Example Sentences

A1 I am jaded after a long day at work.

A2 She felt jaded from the constant noise of the city.

B1 The jaded traveler was unimpressed by yet another tourist attraction.

B2 Having been in the industry for many years, he was jaded by the lack of innovation.

C1 The jaded journalist had seen it all and was no longer easily impressed.

C2 After years of disappointment, she had become jaded with the political system.

Examples of jaded in a Sentence

formal After years of working in the industry, she became jaded with the constant politics and drama.

informal I'm feeling pretty jaded after that long day at work.

slang I'm so jaded with all this drama, I can't even deal.

figurative His outlook on life had become jaded, seeing only the negative aspects of everything.

Grammatical Forms of jaded

past tense

jaded

plural

jadeds

comparative

more jaded

superlative

most jaded

present tense

jade

future tense

will jade

perfect tense

have jaded

continuous tense

is jading

singular

jaded

positive degree

jaded

infinitive

to jade

gerund

jading

participle

jaded

Origin and Evolution of jaded

First Known Use: 1600 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'jaded' originated from the Old Norse word 'jalda', meaning a horse that has become worn out from fatigue or hard work.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'jaded' has evolved to describe a person who is tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm due to overexposure or excessive indulgence.