Definitions

1. adjective

showing signs of stress, fatigue, or hardship; worn out by worry, toil, or trouble

“After years of caring for her ailing mother, she looked careworn and exhausted.”

2. adjective

showing signs of age, wear, or use

“The old armchair was careworn and needed to be reupholstered.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is careworn

“Her careworn appearance made it clear that she was going through a tough time.”