1. looking strained and tired
2. pulled tight or taut
3. evenly matched with no clear winner

1. past participle of draw

Examples

• The curtains were drawn to block out the sunlight.
• She looked drawn and exhausted after working all night.
• The rope was drawn tight across the opening.
• The game ended in a drawn match with both teams scoring equally.
• His face was drawn with worry about the test results.
• The bow was drawn back before releasing the arrow.
• After the long illness, he appeared drawn and pale.