jaded
/ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈjā-dəd/ (ame, mw)
jaded — adjective
- jadedpositive
- more jadedcomparative
- most jadedsuperlative
1. no longer excited or impressed after being surrounded by the same kind of experi
no longer excited or impressed after being surrounded by the same kind of experience for too long
After ten years on tour, the singer sounded jaded in every interview.
sound jaded after repeated public attention
By the third awards dinner, Hamza was jaded by the same polite speeches.
The investors seemed jaded after hearing another startup promise instant profits.
Years of luxury travel had left Christopher jaded and hard to impress.
- bored
the everyday word, without the strong idea of repeated exposure
- blasé
suggests cool indifference, often in stylish or social settings
- world-weary
heavier and sadder, shaped by long disappointment
- unimpressed
focuses on the reaction to one thing rather than a long build-up
- eager
still ready to respond with fresh interest
- enthusiastic
shows active excitement rather than dull reaction
文法句型
be jaded by repeated praise
sound jaded in interviews
用法筆記
Often used for people who have had repeated success, luxury, or excitement, so new versions no longer move them.
常見錯誤
2. less able to enjoy food because too many similar flavours have made your sense o
less able to enjoy food because too many similar flavours have made your sense of taste dull
After a month of tasting truffle dishes, the critic's jaded palate wanted plain soup.
jaded palate — fixed phrase about overexposed taste
Even the chef said a jaded palate could not judge the sauce fairly.
Saira's jaded palate preferred rice and pickles after the dessert festival.
Too many sweet cocktails had left Tomás with a jaded palate.
文法句型
a jaded palate
have a jaded palate
用法筆記
Usually appears with palate and is most natural when talking about rich dishes, wine, or repeated tasting.
3. finding trips, shows, or other activities dull after doing similar things again
finding trips, shows, or other activities dull after doing similar things again and again
The jaded teens rolled their eyes at the theme park fireworks.
jaded + people no longer excited by entertainment
After three summers at the same resort, Ada felt jaded about beach games.
Minho's jaded friends wanted a quiet cafe instead of another escape room.
Years of backstage access had made the blogger jaded about celebrity events.
文法句型
feel jaded about beach games
be jaded by celebrity events
用法筆記
Most often used when travel, shows, games, or celebrity events no longer feel exciting. Stronger than bored because repeated novelty is the cause.
常見錯誤
4. very tired because too much work or effort has used up your energy
very tired because too much work or effort has used up your energy
After twelve hours at the factory, Femi looked jaded and pale.
look jaded after long work
The nurses were jaded after another night of emergency calls.
Jabari walked in jaded and dropped his tools on the floor.
Weeks of overtime had left the whole crew jaded by Friday.
文法句型
look jaded after overtime
feel jaded from overwork
用法筆記
In this sense, jaded points to low physical energy after long work or strain. Distinguish from sense 1, which is about emotional dullness rather than exhaustion.