Definition of worn-out
: exhausted or used up by or as if by wear
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First Known Use of worn-out
15th century
worn-out Synonyms
Synonyms
all in, beat, beaten, bleary, burned-out (or burnt-out), bushed, dead, done, drained, exhausted, fatigued, jaded, limp, logy (also loggy), played out, pooped [slang], prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, wearied, weary, wiped out, worn;
Antonyms
Near Antonyms
fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated, relaxed, rested, revitalized;
active, energetic, invigorated, peppy, strengthened, strong, tireless, vitalized, weariless;
Related Words
overfatigued, overtaxed, overworked;
debilitated, enervate, enervated, enfeebled, sapped, weakened;
Phrases
worn to a frazzle;
WORN-OUT Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of worn-out for English Language Learners
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of a thing : too old or damaged from use to be used any longer
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: very tired
WORN-OUT Defined for Kids
worn-out
adjective
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Definition of worn-out for Students
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: useless from long or hard wear
- worn-out sneakers
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: very weary
The long trip left us worn-out.
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