Worn-out
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɔːn.aʊt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Worn-out is an adjective meaning Damaged due to continued or hard exposure or use until no longer effective or useful.
Meaning
Damaged due to continued or hard exposure or use until no longer effective or useful.
More Meanings
- Of a person or animal: exhausted or fatigued from exertion.
Example Sentences
He still wears his old worn-out shoes.
There is no challenge in fighting a worn-out old man.
You can barely read the worn-out logo on those shoes.
The worn-out soccer players lined up to congratulate the other team.
Synonyms for worn-out
Depending on context, synonyms include outworn, damaged, defective, deteriorated, dilapidated, effete.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include raddled, worn, spent, exhausted, tired, obsolete.
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