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as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
after that long bar exam, I'm too jaded for anything but a nap
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as in bored
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
even jaded sci-fi fans are finding this new space adventure fresh and exciting
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as in wearied
to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous
a steady diet of nothing but lobster would jade the palate of even the most ardent lobster lover
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Recent Examples of jaded
Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Consider Mickey 17 as merely a jaded version of Adam Sandler’s Spaceman, an existential sci-fi drama, which couldn’t reach kids who are no longer taught Kafka.
—Armond White, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
The declining judge is horrified by all this and takes him on, but a jaded staff basically just tries to keep order rather than taking Crealy’s behavior seriously.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Eastwood stars as Frankie, a jaded boxing trainer, and Swank plays Maggie, a woman determined to become great at the sport and wants Frankie to train her.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Their take on the character was not a newcomer to heroics, but a jaded, world-weary figure in his mid-40s.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Consider Mickey 17 as merely a jaded version of Adam Sandler’s Spaceman, an existential sci-fi drama, which couldn’t reach kids who are no longer taught Kafka.
—Armond White, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
The declining judge is horrified by all this and takes him on, but a jaded staff basically just tries to keep order rather than taking Crealy’s behavior seriously.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Eastwood stars as Frankie, a jaded boxing trainer, and Swank plays Maggie, a woman determined to become great at the sport and wants Frankie to train her.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaded
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Robbins was mostly Black, a place built by Black people who were tired of racial conflict in Chicago.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Was Michelle ever tired of using the vibrator all the time in the show?—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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The standard heartwarming and humorous animal story unfolds as the penguin — eventually named Juan Salvador — forces Tom out of his grumpy, bored existence.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Though structure has its place, allowing your kids to be bored and to take ownership of their time from an early age is one of the best ways to foster independence and creativity.—
Theo Wolf, Contributor,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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King Charles cant get involved in Prince Harrys security woes: author Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of ‘My Mother and I,’ explains why the monarch is too exhausted to deal with his younger son’s ongoing court battle.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Factors like dehydration, sugar crashes, caffeine withdrawal and tolerance, and sleep cycle disruption can actually leave you more exhausted after an energy drink.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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And a simple chat at a Chinese restaurant, like the one between the dyspeptic Dave Moss (Bill Burr) and the weary George Aaronow (Michael McKean), might turn out to have been criminal entrapment.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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Inside, a queue of solemn, weary visitors moved slowly down a long hallway toward the cafeteria.—
Rick Bragg,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Jaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaded. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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