Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
worn-out
Adjective
/ˈwɔrn aʊt/
Definition
Adjective describing something that is damaged or exhausted from use.
Examples
- After years of daily use, his shoes were completely worn-out.
- The worn-out couch was finally replaced with a new one.
- She felt worn-out after the long hike up the mountain.
Meaning
Worn-out refers to an object or item that has been used so much that it is no longer effective or has become in poor condition.
Synonyms
- exhausted
- threadbare
- used-up
- depleted
- overworked
