Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
threadbare
adjective
/ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/
Definition
Threadbare refers to something that is worn out, shabby, or frayed due to excessive use or wear.
Examples
- His threadbare coat no longer kept him warm in the winter.
- The threadbare carpet in the old house had seen better days.
- She grew tired of the threadbare excuses he gave for his mistakes.
Meaning
It often describes clothing or fabric that has lost its original quality, making it thin and having visible threads.
Synonyms
- worn
- shabby
- frayed
- ragged
- well-worn
