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jaded

/ˈdʒeɪdɪd/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Feeling weary or disillusioned, often due to having experienced something for a long time or having been exposed to it repeatedly.

    - "After years of working in the same job, many employees become jaded and unmotivated."
    - "The constant rain left the tourists feeling jaded and longing for sunshine."
    - "His jaded attitude towards love made it difficult for him to connect with others."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/



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  2. /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/



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Synonyms

blasé , cloyed , glutted , gorged , sated , satiated , surfeited , exhausted , fatigued , wearied
Rhymes
Words rhyming with jaded
shaded , cadaver , faded , maded
Variants
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jaded , jadedly , jadedness , jadednesses , jade , jades , jading
Forms
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jadedly (adverb), jades (third person singular present tense of the verb), jadier (present participle), jadiest (comparative form of the adjective), jadiedest (superlative form of the adjective)

Etymology
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Originally meant 'to be tired' or 'to be worn out'. Derived from the Old French word 'gadier', which meant 'to be weary'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'jaded' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. The word 'jaded' is often used interchangeably with the term 'disillusioned'.

  3. In some cultures, the term 'jaded' is also used to describe food that has lost its flavor or freshness.

Related Concepts
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  1. disillusionment: A feeling of disappointment and dissatisfaction, often due to the realization that something is not as good or as valuable as one believed it to be.

  2. ennui: A feeling of listlessness, boredom, and dissatisfaction with life. Often used to describe a state of apathy and disinterest.

Quotes
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  1. I'm "jaded" with the pulls on me that I can't answer to.

    - Robert Frost,letter,12 Aug. 1924

  2. Oh, yes, mate, they're all "jaded" here now—their last gasps of innocence sucked out of them by Olympic pharaohs who at first played a blatant game of bait-and-switch with Games tickets, furtively putting aside vast quantities of the best seats to sell to fat cats at higher prices.

    - Gary Smith,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},11 Sept. 2000
Culture
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The term 'jaded' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters who have lost their enthusiasm or passion for life. In music, it is often used to describe the feeling of being disillusioned or apathetic.

How to Memorize "jaded"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person who has been working long hours and looks tired and disillusioned. Imagine their weary expression and their lack of motivation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'jaded' with feelings of weariness and disillusionment. Think of a time when you have felt that way and recall the emotions and sensations you experienced.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'jaded' with the feeling of being 'jadedly' tired and disillusioned.

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