Jaded — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈjā-dəd/ jad·ed

Meaning & Definition of Jaded

Jaded (adjective)

  1. feeling or showing a lack of interest or excitement that is caused by having done or experienced too much of something
  2. fatigued by overwork, exhausted

Jaded (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. depleted in strength, energy, or freshness

    "after that long bar exam, I'm too jaded for anything but a nap"

    similar: all in, aweary (archaic), beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, bushed, dead, done, drained, exhausted, fatigued, knackered (British), limp, logy, played out, pooped (slang), prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, wearied, weary, wiped out, worn, worn-out, worn to a frazzle
    related: overfatigued, overtaxed, overworked, broken-down, run-down, debilitated, enervate, enervated, enfeebled, sapped, weakened, drowsy, heavy, sleepy, lethargic, sluggish
    opposite: unwearied
    near: fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated, relaxed, rested, revitalized, active, energetic, invigorated, peppy, strengthened, strong, tireless, vitalized, weariless

  2. having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted

    "even jaded sci-fi fans are finding this new space adventure fresh and exciting"

    similar: bored, fed up, sick, sick and tired, tired, wearied, weary
    related: apathetic, disinterested, uninterested, glutted, sated, satiated, surfeited, dejected, demoralized, discouraged, disheartened, dispirited, beat, burned-out, bushed, done in, drained, enervated, exhausted, fatigued, limp, played out, tuckered (out), worn-out, annoyed, exasperated, frustrated, irritated, disgusted, nauseated, repulsed, blasé, world-weary
    opposite: absorbed, engaged, engrossed, interested, intrigued, rapt
    near: animated, energized, enlivened, excited, galvanized, invigorated, stimulated, vitalized, amused, entertained, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, enthralled, fascinated, hypnotized, mesmerized, delighted, pleased, thrilled

Jaded (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous

    "a steady diet of nothing but lobster would jade the palate of even the most ardent lobster lover"

    similar: bored, tired, wearied, put to sleep
    related: palled, burned out, did in, drained, enervated, exhausted, fagged, fatigued, tuckered (out), washed out, wore, wore out, debilitated, disabled, enfeebled, dejected, demoralized, discouraged, disheartened, dispirited
    opposite: absorbed, busied, engaged, engrossed, enthralled, fascinated, gripped, interested, intrigued
    near: activated, animated, energized, enlivened, excited, galvanized, invigorated, stimulated, strengthened, vitalized, amused, entertained, allured, attracted, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, hypnotized, mesmerized, monopolized, preoccupied, busied, immersed, involved, occupied, pumped up, rallied, roused, stirred

Related Entry: Jade (verb)

Jade is a different word from Jaded. The synonyms below are for jade, not for jaded.

  1. to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous

    "a steady diet of nothing but lobster would jade the palate of even the most ardent lobster lover"

    similar: bore, tire, weary, put to sleep
    related: pall, burn out, do in, drain, enervate, exhaust, fag, fatigue, tucker (out), wash out, wear, wear out, debilitate, disable, enfeeble, deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit
    opposite: absorb, busy, engage, engross, enthrall, fascinate, grip, interest, intrigue
    near: activate, animate, energize, enliven, excite, galvanize, invigorate, stimulate, strengthen, vitalize, amuse, entertain, allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, hypnotize, mesmerize, monopolize, preoccupy, busy, immerse, involve, occupy, pump up, rally, rouse, stir

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jaded

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jaded:

Archaic: aweary
British: knackered
Slang: pooped
all in, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, bushed, dead, done, drained, exhausted, fatigued, limp, logy, played out, prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, wearied, weary, wiped out, worn, worn-out, bored, fed up, sick, sick and tired, worn to a frazzle, put to sleep

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Jaded

Words with the opposite meaning of Jaded:

unwearied, absorbed, engaged, engrossed, interested, intrigued, rapt, busied, enthralled, fascinated, gripped

Related Words for Jaded

overfatigued, overtaxed, overworked, broken-down, run-down, debilitated, enervate, enervated, enfeebled, sapped, weakened, drowsy, heavy, sleepy, lethargic, sluggish, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested, glutted, sated, satiated, surfeited, dejected, demoralized, discouraged, disheartened, dispirited, done in, annoyed

Near Antonyms of Jaded

fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated, relaxed, rested, revitalized, active, energetic, invigorated, peppy, strengthened, strong, tireless, vitalized, weariless, animated, energized, enlivened, excited, galvanized, stimulated, amused, entertained, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, hypnotized, mesmerized

Word Forms of Jaded

Derived words: jadedly (adverb), jadedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Jaded

from past participle of jade:2

First known use: 1600

Frequently Asked Questions about Jaded

What does "Jaded" mean?

"Jaded" means feeling or showing a lack of interest or excitement that is caused by having done or experienced too much of something. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: feeling or showing a lack of interest or excitement that is caused by having done or experienced too much of something. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Jaded"?

Other words for "Jaded" include all in, aweary, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, bushed and dead. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jaded" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Jaded"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jaded". Common alternatives include all in, aweary, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out, bushed, dead, done and drained.

What is the opposite of "Jaded"?

Antonyms of "Jaded" include unwearied, absorbed, engaged, engrossed, interested, intrigued, rapt and busied. Near antonyms include fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated and relaxed.

How do you use "Jaded" in a sentence?

Examples of "Jaded" in a sentence: "after that long bar exam, I'm too jaded for anything but a nap"; "even jaded sci-fi fans are finding this new space adventure fresh and exciting"; "a steady diet of nothing but lobster would jade the palate of even the most ardent lobster lover".

Is "Jaded" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Jaded" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Jaded"?

"Jaded" is pronounced /ˈjā-dəd/ and divided into syllables as jad·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Jaded"?

"Jaded" comes from from past participle of jade:2. First known use: 1600.