Synonyms for Worn
Definition of worn
adjective
- affected by wear; damaged by long use; "worn threads on the screw"; "a worn suit"; "the worn pockets on the jacket"
- showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering; "looking careworn as she bent over her mending"; "her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness"; "that raddled but still noble face"; "shocked to see the worn look of his handsome young face"- Charles Dickens
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "worn"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like aged, battered, careworn can replace "worn" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "worn" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Worn" in song lyrics
See how worn is used in real songs:
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"And when it's over, the pen is smokin and worn"
The 7A3 — Coolin' in Cali -
"Like a tux with gold cuffs that, waits to be worn"
CunninLynguists — Shattered Dreams -
"A life filled, a child worn"
Group Home f/ Agallah, Blackadon — Run for Your Life