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adjective

ˈwȯrn-ˈau̇t How to pronounce worn-out (audio)
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1
as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness worn-out tourists heading back to their hotel after a hard day of sightseeing

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2
as in tattered
worn or torn into or as if into rags used a worn-out T-shirt for dusting the furniture

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worn out

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verb

past participle of wear out
as in worn
to use up all the physical energy of keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out

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Recent Examples of worn-out
Adjective
Palestinians have long called for mobile homes and caravans to be allowed in to protect them against living in impractical and worn-out tents. — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026 How cancer starts Cells produce more cells to grow, replace older or worn-out cells or to repair damaged tissues. — Julie Phillippi, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
Verb
Little by little, basic supplies, such as boots and uniforms, were no longer being replaced when they got worn out. — Juan Carlos Albarran, The Conversation, 13 July 2026 Most of the books were dog-eared, broken in, and worn out from the years of little hands taking them on and off the shelves. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for worn-out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn-out
  1. tired
  2. tattered
  3. worn
  4. exhausted
  5. ragged
  6. killed
  7. weary
  8. faded
Adjective
  • One way to discourage the habit would be to keep yourself from becoming overly tired.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
  • Many of those creators can no longer command the same fees from brands, and more often than not their followers are tired of the same old content.
    — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Definition of tired
Adjective
  • The trailer finds the film’s protagonists alternately hunting or fleeing the vicious creature — or creatures — through a tattered town known as Hope Harbor, a remote coastal village near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in South Korea.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026
  • There was a phone book, camera film canisters, metal pins, the tattered remains of a baseball cap and an orange t-shirt with the outline of a giant thumbs up.
    — Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026
Definition of tattered
Verb
  • The stone holds heat uniformly, while handmade İznik ceramic tiles and indirect lighting soothe eyes worn by digital screens.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The card features two special gold MLB logo jersey patches Ohtani has worn the last two seasons to mark his consecutive NL MVP awards in 2024 and 2025.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of worn
Adjective
  • If the District Court upholds the denial, your application is considered exhausted.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • OpenAI moved ChatGPT Business agents to metered credits July 6, and Anthropic now bills agent workloads against credit pools that stop when exhausted.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of exhausted
Adjective
  • Cool Machine, in places, is a detective novel for men on the other side of the law, who check hunches and double back on evidence and places of interest, chasing leads — and running themselves ragged.
    — Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • But even ragged with a slippery ball, the Springboks still blanked Wales in successive matches for the first time since the first two matches in this rivalry, in 1906 and 1912.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of ragged
Verb
  • At age 12, Collinson ran his first mile for Running 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that honors, through one-mile runs, first responders and K9s injured or killed in the line of duty, while also providing support through fundraising and community initiatives.
    — Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Israel responded with an intense aerial and ground campaign in the Gaza Strip, where more than 73,000 people have been killed, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says.
    — Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of killed
Adjective
  • The latest data suggests that the path to relief for inflation-weary Americans remains uncertain.
    — Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • The impressive lift provided by the thick insoles effectively absorbs impact, so your legs don’t become weary after long hours of walking.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
Definition of weary
Adjective
  • Eric_Lynxweiler | Courtesy of Latinos in Heritage Conservation The Silver Platter, with its faded crimson awning along a stretch in Los Angeles’ Westlake District, doesn’t look like much from the outside.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The faded fabric, buttery-soft cotton, and contrast-trim neckline lend it a vintage vibe that won’t look out of place when paired with more contemporary pieces.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 June 2026
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