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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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Over the last few years, the job market has weathered the most aggressive rate-hiking cycle in decades, a regional banking crisis and a tariff shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Doncic’s was the second injury scare the Lakers weathered in the game that was supposed to be a marquee matchup between the hottest teams in the league.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

But the Houthis appear to have weathered that.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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

A huge mass of bees dangled like a living piñata from the weathered chat ’n’ chew diner sign.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby