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What does "jaded" mean in general? Thank you in advance.
21 de oct. de 2025 1:00
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It originally meant hazy, like foggy-minded - not bright & enthusiastic, just dull, unsure, etc. Because jade is not a clear & shiny crystal like diamond. But colloquially it came to refer to someone being tired, exhausted, etc, and often also bored, since these all result in a similar dull demeanour, lacking enthusiasm.
21 de oct. de 2025 15:29
It can have a meaning a bit similar to 'bitter.' Here's an example: "He always seems angry, because his difficult life experiences made him jaded."
21 de oct. de 2025 1:55
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