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careworn

The correct spelling is careworn.

How to pronounce careworn

/ˈkɛːwɔːn/
adjective

IPA: /ˈkɛːwɔːn/

Say it like: Car-ewo-rn

The correct spelling is careworn. Worn down by cares: showing the signs of long-term stress, tired and haggard due to prolonged worry. For example: "The weeks of working hard to look after his sick family left him looking careworn."

Usage Examples

The weeks of working hard to look after his sick family left him looking careworn.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Worn down by cares: showing the signs of long-term stress, tired and haggard due to prolonged worry.

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