worn-out

/ˈwɔrnaʊt/
/ˈwɑnaʊt/
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Definitions of worn-out
  1. adjective
    used until no longer useful
    “worn-out shoes with flapping soles”
    synonyms: raddled
    worn
    affected by wear; damaged by long use
  2. adjective
    drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
    “only worn-out horses and cattle”
    synonyms: dog-tired, exhausted, fagged, fatigued, played out, spent, washed-out, worn out
    tired
    depleted of strength or energy
Pronunciation
US
/ˈwɔrnaʊt/
UK
/ˈwɑnaʊt/
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