careworn

[kair-wawrn, -wohrn]

adjective

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

   a careworn old woman.

careworn

/ ˈkɛəˌwɔːn /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of careworn¹

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.

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

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

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

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

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