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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
Henry Flynn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Al-Hamada became jaded, homesick and depressed, said Omar Alshogre, one of his friends and a fellow survivor of the regime’s barbaric prison system.
—Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The timeless story of A Christmas Carol is transported to the cynical world of 1980s New York, in which Bill Murray plays a jaded TV exec who's lost his Christmas spirit, only for him to be visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past (David Johansen), Present (Carol Kane), and Future (Robert Hammond).
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Those two references, of course to the surprise endings of Citizen Kane and The Sixth Sense (sorry if that just ruined them for you), were meant as a jaded eye roll to a tiring complaint.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
As well as key midfielder Rodri’s absence, a somewhat depleted and jaded squad is one explanation for one win, three draws, and nine losses in the last 13 matches across all competitions.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Al-Hamada became jaded, homesick and depressed, said Omar Alshogre, one of his friends and a fellow survivor of the regime’s barbaric prison system.
—Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The timeless story of A Christmas Carol is transported to the cynical world of 1980s New York, in which Bill Murray plays a jaded TV exec who's lost his Christmas spirit, only for him to be visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past (David Johansen), Present (Carol Kane), and Future (Robert Hammond).
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Those two references, of course to the surprise endings of Citizen Kane and The Sixth Sense (sorry if that just ruined them for you), were meant as a jaded eye roll to a tiring complaint.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaded
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Markets grow tired of tariff changes U.S. stocks tumbled Thursday on tariff flip-flop fatigue.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Sleep deprivation comes with real costs Chronic sleep deprivation does more than leave people tired.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Terry Hall’s voice was crucial; his vocals were often recorded in two separate takes, one bored and one angry, which were then mixed together.—
Ian Penman,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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And in another filmed short, original cast member Laraine Newman’s nostalgic return to Studio 8H was accompanied by Pete Davidson’s bored, dim Chad.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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Over time, this pattern can leave you emotionally exhausted and constantly walking on eggshells to prevent upsetting them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Hackman was busy in the 1970s — his work also included the disaster film The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and a French Connection sequel — and the regimen left him exhausted.—
Duane Byrge,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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That reputation began in 70 C.E. when the mineral springs were directed into a massive bathhouse for weary Roman soldiers.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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On their way out of town, a Pale Rider on a horse – Death himself – saunters by in front of their car, with Hal giving the weary figure a small, knowing nod.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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