washed-out

adjective

ˈwȯsht-ˈau̇t How to pronounce washed-out (audio)
ˈwäsht-
1
: faded in color
2
: depleted in vigor or animation : exhausted

Examples of washed-out in a Sentence

washed-out blond hair feeling washed-out after the endless primary season, the party's nominee needs a vacation more than anything
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This shade leans totally into nude territory without being washed-out. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 July 2024 The picture is bright, though some high-contrast shots of silhouetted objects show slightly muddy or washed-out shadow details; the contours of a lioness against a sunset are slightly indistinct, while trees against a stormy sky are a bit too light. PCMAG, 30 May 2024 That addition is particularly important considering users have complained in Samsung's user forums and on Reddit about the current vivid setting appearing too washed-out. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 Although colors aren’t reference-monitor accurate, the lifelike hues and sharp edges on words and textures create a high-quality image that doesn’t look artificially saturated or washed-out like on similar portable monitors. Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of washed-out was in 1796

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“Washed-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washed-out. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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washed-out

adjective
ˈwȯsh-ˈtau̇t,
ˈwäsh-
1
: faded in color
2
: empty of life or energy : exhausted

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