played out

1 of 2

adjective

1

: worn out or used up

2

: tired out : spent

played out

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of play out

Synonyms of played out

Adjective

• tired
• exhausted
• tapped out
• wiped out
• worn to a frazzle
• drained
• weary
• worn

Examples of played out in a Sentence

Adjective

I'm just played out after the week I've had.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The mother and daughter's latest exchange is another chapter in a fractured family that has played out publicly for years. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

According to sources close to the dressing room, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, Bergvall grew frustrated towards the end of the season because he was being played out of position in training. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Similar dynamics played out in several congressional races, but ultimately, the older incumbents won Tuesday. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

There is even elegance in the details of the neighborhood’s founding myth, which played out exactly 250 years ago. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for played out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout