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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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Before PayPal transformed into a multibillion-dollar company with 23,800 employees and 439 million active consumer and merchant accounts across roughly 200 markets, the startup weathered a lot of change.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

Travel-related companies have weathered investor fears that the war with Iran would sap demand for leisure travel.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Although aged and weathered, it appeared to be in reasonably good repair.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.