weathered

[weth-erd] / ˈwɛð ərd /

ADJECTIVE

seasoned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished competent hardened knowledgeable qualified skillful trained wise

STRONG

instructed matured practiced prepared tested toughened tried vet

WEAK

adept battle-scarred been around been there expert familiar old hand pro professional veteran worldly worldly wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant incapable inept inexperienced unable unskilled untalented

ADJECTIVE

timeworn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hoary trite

WEAK

aged ancient antiquated battered dated old

Antonyms

WEAK

fresh new pristine

ADJECTIVE

veteran

Synonyms

STRONGEST

old-time skilled trained

STRONG

adept expert old pro steady versed vet wise

WEAK

battle-scarred been around disciplined exercised from way back hardened inured knows one's stuff long-serving long-time not born yesterday of the old school practical practiced proficient sophisticated up to speed wise to ways worldly

Antonyms

STRONG

unskilled

WEAK

amateur green inexperienced

ADJECTIVE

weather-beaten

Synonyms

WEAK

battered damaged decayed weatherworn worn-down

Example Sentences

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But the Houthis appear to have weathered that.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Over the past six months, investors have weathered some major swings in the U.S. equity market.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The veteran has weathered many a political storm, including a scandal over his use of party funds to buy expensive suits.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Yet at 26, she has weathered countless storms — whether facing incessant body-shaming online, or defending her pop music pivot from cynics in the comments.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

I look at their weathered faces, their worn clothes, and I wonder what their stories are and how they landed here.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

weathered

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