wayworn

American

[wey-wawrn, -wohrn] / ˈweɪˌwɔrn, -ˌwoʊrn /

adjective

worn worn or wearied by travel.

She was wayworn after the long trip.

wayworn British

/ ˈweɪˌwɔːn /

adjective

rare worn or tired by travel

footsore and wayworn

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Etymology

Origin of wayworn

First recorded in 1770–80; way ¹ + worn

Example Sentences

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Alhaji Kamara lifted the wayworn visitors to their first road win of the season last Friday at Kansas City, smashing his first MLS touch into the net 33 seconds after replacing Neagle in the 86th minute.

From Washington Post

The complexion sustains as great a change: it is no longer flushed with gaiety and excitation, but pale and wayworn, indicating a profound mental and bodily exhaustion.

From Project Gutenberg

She offered to give him lodging in her house, until Tuesday, and inviting him in she immediately prepared some dinner for him, which, though it was very frugal and plain, was received with great thankfulness by the weary and wayworn traveler.

From Project Gutenberg

To the wayworn soul you give your balm, Your cup of peace, your string�d psalm, Your grace of bud and flower.

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This home, though rude, was the abode of good cheer, in which the wayworn traveler and especially the minister of the gospel, always found a welcome.

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