Word
exercised
Phoneticsex·er·cised
US/ˈɛksɝˌsaɪzd/
UK/ˈɛksəsˌaɪzd/
Definitions
01having done physical activity
adj. having spent time moving your body or working out to stay healthy.
adj. having engaged in physical exertion or bodily activity for the purpose of health or training.
“The dog was well exercised and slept soundly for the rest of the afternoon.”
“A properly exercised horse is generally more manageable and less prone to developing nervous habits in the stable.”
02worried or upset
adj. feeling very worried, annoyed, or excited about a particular subject.
adj. agitated, preoccupied, or deeply concerned about a specific issue. Often used with 'about' or 'over'.
“The local residents are very exercised about the plans to build a new motorway.”
“The board of directors became increasingly exercised over the recent drop in share prices, demanding an immediate explanation from the CEO.”
Formal
Usage
Usually follows a linking verb and takes the preposition 'about' or 'over'.
Antonyms
03used or applied
adj. used or put into action, like a right or a power.
adj. having been put into practice, used, or acted upon; typically refers to rights, powers, or influence.
“The newly exercised powers of the committee allowed them to stop the project.”
“The treaty remains in effect, though its more controversial clauses have rarely been exercised by the signatory nations.”
Formal · Technical
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“They had done so cautiously, it is true, but they, not Madrid, had exercised control.” Etymology
From exercise + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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