Jaded

/ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ adjective

Definition

Tired, bored, or cynical from having experienced something too many times or for too long.

Etymology

Jaded originally comes from 'jade,' the stone, but its current meaning derives from the idea of a horse that is 'jade-like'—worn out and broken down. The term evolved in the 1600s to describe people who were exhausted or apathetic.

Kelly Says

The word perfectly captures how even wonderful things can feel boring if you're exposed to them constantly—it's why some people who work at theme parks don't enjoy them!

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