adjective
- showing the effects of worry, stress, or hardship; looking tired and anxious
Examples
- The careworn face of the elderly woman revealed years of struggle.
- He had a careworn expression after months of dealing with the family crisis.
- Her careworn hands told the story of a lifetime of hard work.
- The careworn father finally smiled when his daughter came home safely.
- Despite his careworn appearance, he remained determined to finish the project.
- She looked careworn and exhausted after the long hospital vigil.