Word
jaded
Phoneticsjad·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒeɪdəd/
UK/dʒˈeɪdɪd/
Definition
v. feeling tired and uninterested in things because you have seen or experienced too much of them. You use this when someone has lost their excitement or hope.
v. feeling or showing a lack of enthusiasm or interest, typically as a result of having experienced too much of something. Often used to describe a state of emotional exhaustion or cynicism.
Examples
“He felt jaded after working the same job for ten years.”
“The veteran journalist became jaded by the constant cycle of political scandals and media hype.”
“After years of navigating the cutthroat world of high-stakes finance, she felt increasingly jaded by the lack of genuine human connection and the relentless pursuit of profit.”
Examples
simple
“He felt jaded after working the same job for ten years.”
contextual
“The veteran journalist became jaded by the constant cycle of political scandals and media hype.”
complex
“After years of navigating the cutthroat world of high-stakes finance, she felt increasingly jaded by the lack of genuine human connection and the relentless pursuit of profit.”
Real-World Examples
“I’m never jaded – I’m still impressed by movie magic.” “When set against the newfound organisation and vigour of this Rangers set-up then Celtic look jaded.” Etymology
From jade (“worn-out horse”), possibly from Old Norse jalda (“mare”). Jade as a term of abuse for a woman dates from 1560.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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