jaded

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From jade, a worn-out horse, possibly from Old Norse jalda (“‘mare’”). 'Jade' as a term of abuse for a woman dates from 1560. [1]

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdʒeɪdɛd/
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• Rhymes: -eɪdɛd

[edit] Adjective

jaded (comparative more jaded, superlative most jaded)

1. Worn out, wearied, or lacking enthusiasm; exhausted.
2. Cynically insensitive; made callous by experience.

[edit] Synonyms

• (worn out): exhausted, fatigued, wearied
• See also Wikisaurus:fatigued

[edit] Related terms

• jade

[edit] Translations

[edit] Verb

jaded

1. Simple past tense and past participle of jade.