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, exhausted or lacking enthusiasm, due to age or experience.
2. Made callous, cynically insensitive, or even conceited, by experience or age.

[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.