jaded
UK[ˈdʒeɪdɪd]US[ˈdʒeɪdɪd]
adj
tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
adj
made dull, apathetic, or cynical by experience or by having or seeing too much of something.
Etymology
the adjective 'jaded' originates from the earlier noun 'jade', a term from the 14th century for a worn-out or inferior horse. the noun 'jade' itself has an obscure etymology, possibly derived from the old swedish word 'jalda', meaning 'mare'. by the late 16th century, the past participle form 'jaded' emerged, applying the concept of a tired, overworked horse to people. the semantic logic evolved from literal physical exhaustion in a beast of burden to a more abstract, psychological state of weariness, boredom, or cynicism resulting from overindulgence or excessive experience.
Analysis
the word is a simplex form derived from the noun 'jade'. it is not productively formed from separable morphemes in modern english.
Examples
after years of covering the same political scandals, the journalist felt jaded and uninspired.
the jaded audience barely applauded, having seen too many similar performances.
traveling for business so often had left him with a jaded view of airports and hotels.