worn-out

adjective

ˈwȯrn-ˈau̇t 

: exhausted or used up by or as if by wear

Synonyms

• all in
• aweary [archaic]
• beat
• beaten
• bleary
• burned-out
• burnt-out
• bushed
• dead
• done
• drained
• exhausted
• fatigued
• jaded
• knackered [British]
• limp
• logy
• loggy
• played out
• pooped [slang]
• prostrate
• spent
• tapped out
• tired
• tuckered (out)
• washed-out
• wearied
• weary
• wiped out
• worn

Examples of worn-out in a Sentence

worn-out tourists heading back to their hotel after a hard day of sightseeing

used a worn-out T-shirt for dusting the furniture

Recent Examples on the Web

Look for Bait Spawns and Insect Hatches As the bass spawn wraps up, numerous shallow food sources become plentiful for the weary and worn-out bass coming off the beds. —Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024

Right now his voice is worn-out just in time for a succession of financially unskippable tour dates. —Marc Hogan, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2024

Revive Old Furniture: Give a new lease of life to old and worn-out furniture by applying a fresh coat of Chalk Mineral Paint. —Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

Financial viability is actually a very tired and worn-out excuse. —Hari Srinivasan, Fortune, 27 July 2023

Say goodbye to flimsy and worn-out dog beds, and hello to the PUPPBUDD luxury dog beds! —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023

The days are longer, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and our winter uniforms of cozy but worn-out sweats and athleisure are begging to be retired for the new season. —Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 21 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

worn-out

adjective

ˈwō(ə)r-ˈnau̇t,

ˈwȯ(ə)r-

1

: useless from long or hard wear

worn-out skates

2

: very weary

worn-out shoppers