careworn

American  

[kair-wawrn, -wohrn] / ˈkɛərˌwɔrn, -ˌwoʊrn /

adjective

1. showing signs of care or worry; fatigued by trouble or anxiety; haggard.

   a careworn old woman.

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careworn British  

/ ˈkɛəˌwɔːn /

adjective

1. showing signs of care, stress, worry, etc

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Etymology

Origin of careworn

First recorded in 1820–30; care + worn

Example Sentences

"We know our path now," says Ahmed Alhashemi, 42, scrolling through the email, a small smile breaking across his careworn face.

From BBC

By the time he announced his intention to resign, Benedict was 85, frail and careworn, and had cut down on his public appearances.

From Los Angeles Times

But Grace Greenwood of the New York Times noted his “pale, careworn, and sad” appearance.

From Washington Post

“That looks like everything, Tom,” Mr. Ebgard said to the careworn man across from him.

From Literature

As for Jason, he looked thinner, taller, and more careworn.

From Literature