Torn meaning

What does “torn” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“torn” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: having edges that are jagged from injury.

torn

adjective

  1. having edges that are jagged from injury

  2. disrupted by the pull of contrary forces

    “torn between love and hate”

    “torn by conflicting loyalties”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University