jaded

[ jey-did ]

adjective

1. dulled or satiated by overindulgence:

   a jaded appetite.

2. worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse.
3. dissipated:

   a jaded reprobate.

jaded

/ ˈdʒeɪdɪd /

adjective

1. exhausted or dissipated
2. satiated

Derived Forms

• ˈjadedness, noun
• ˈjadedly, adverb

Other Words From

• jaded·ly adverb
• jaded·ness noun
• un·jaded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaded¹

First recorded in 1585–95; jade ² + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Never mind the jaded talk of potential and Scotland's occasional fondness for slapping themselves on the back with chat about "beating anyone on our day".

From BBC

I get to spend a lot of time in schools and colleges and talking to young people who are new voters and so many of them are just growing up jaded with the system.

From Salon

Betty represents tangible reality while Norma embodies seductive illusion in a musical that dramatizes the unfair fight between them for Joe’s jaded soul.

From Los Angeles Times

They said it was an example of why some people had become "jaded" with Instagram.

From BBC

When even the most hardened political observers are becoming jaded, Martin, who does have her cynical days, is fascinated by the intricacies of power.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bored
• tired
• weary