Added 9 October 2026 torn /tɔːn/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about torn at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Having edges that are jagged from injury. Disrupted by the pull of contrary forces. torn between love and hate Related Words: blasteddamageddividedinjuredlaceratelaceratedmangledrentrippedafflictedbatteredbedevilled Back to today's word