Definition

Feeling very tired or worn out because of hard work or physical effort.

Example

After a long day of farming, he looked toilworn and ready for rest.

Conversation

You look a bit toilworn today, did you work late last night?

Yeah, I was at the office until midnight finishing a project.

That sounds exhausting, I hope you can take a break soon.

I definitely need to; I'm feeling really toilworn right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toilworn → It is formed from "toil" (from Old French *toiler*, meaning to labor or work hard) and "worn" (from Old English *wyrnan*, meaning to wear or be worn out). The word "toilworn" describes someone who is worn out from hard work or labor.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has worked hard ('toil') and is now 'worn out' — that's what 'toilworn' means.

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