Definition of (the) worse for wear
- He came out of basic training only slightly the worse for wear.
- The kids emerged from the woods looking none the worse for wear.
: comparative of bad
: or of ill
: of more inferior quality, value, or condition
: one that is worse
: comparative of bad
: or badly
: or of ill
: to bear or have on the person
: to use habitually for clothing, adornment, or assistance
: to carry on the person
: the act of wearing : the state of being worn : use
: clothing or an article of clothing usually of a particular kind
: fashion, vogue
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