What does worn-out mean?
Worn-out means Damaged due to continued or hard exposure or use until no longer effective or useful..
Worn-out
/ˈwɔːn.aʊt/ · adjective
Meaning
Damaged due to continued or hard exposure or use until no longer effective or useful..
Definitions by Sense
- Damaged due to continued or hard exposure or use until no longer effective or useful.
- Of a person or animal: exhausted or fatigued from exertion.
Example Sentences
There is no challenge in fighting a worn-out old man.
He still wears his old worn-out shoes.
You can barely read the worn-out logo on those shoes.
Her feet were frosted from exposure, in her old worn-out shoes, and it was only a question of time as to when she would succumb and be carried to the hospital.
The worn-out soccer players lined up to congratulate the other team.
Synonyms for worn-out
Antonyms for worn-out
Related Words
Word Forms
- more worn-out
- most worn-out
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for worn-out?
Common synonyms include outworn, clapped out, damaged, defective.
What is the opposite of worn-out?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use worn-out in a sentence?
There is no challenge in fighting a worn-out old man.
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