Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wore-out
adjective
/ˈwɔːr aʊt/
Definition
Exhausted or depleted of strength or energy.
Examples
- After a long week of work, I felt completely wore-out.
- The shoes were so wore-out that they had holes in them.
- She was wore-out from all the preparations for the party.
Meaning
The term ‘wore-out’ describes a state of being extremely tired or used to the extent that something is no longer functional or effective.
Synonyms
- exhausted
- fatigued
- drained
- weary
- overworked
