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drawn

drawn
adj
1
Looking tired, strained, or unwell, especially in the face.
"After weeks of overwork, his face looked pale and drawn."
2
Ending with no winner; tied.
"The match was drawn after extra time."

How to Use Drawn

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes either an exhausted, strained look, or a game/contest that ended in a tie.

Common pairings
drawn and pale a drawn match

Word Forms

more drawn comparative, most drawn superlative

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Etymology

The past participle of draw.

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