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worn-out

1 of 1adjective
/ˈwɔrnaʊt/
Forms:more worn-out,most worn-out
1

very damaged or old in a way that has become unusable

A2
  • He donated his worn-out clothes to a local charity.
  • His worn-out backpack couldn't handle another school year.
  • She threw away her worn-out shoes and bought a new pair.
  • The chair's fabric was torn and worn-out from years of use.
  • The old, worn-out sofa needed to be replaced.
2

looking very tired, both physically and mentally

  • After a long day of hiking in the mountains, we felt utterly worn-out.
  • The students were worn-out from studying late into the night for their exams.
  • Working two jobs left him feeling completely worn-out by the end of the week.
  • She collapsed into bed, worn-out from the demanding dance rehearsal.
  • The marathon runners looked worn-out as they crossed the finish line, having given their all in the race.