played out

Definitions of played out
  1. adjective
    drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
    “the trembling of his played out limbs”
    synonyms: dog-tired, exhausted, fagged, fatigued, spent, washed-out, worn out, worn-out
    tired
    depleted of strength or energy
  2. adjective
    worn out
    “a played out deck of cards”
    Synonyms:
    worn
    affected by wear; damaged by long use
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