worn-out

[ wawrn-out, wohrn- ]
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adjective
  1. worn or used beyond repair.

  2. depleted of energy, strength, or enthusiasm; exhausted; fatigued.

Origin of worn-out

1
First recorded in 1585–95

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British Dictionary definitions for worn-out

worn-out

adjective(worn out when postpositive)
  1. worn or used until threadbare, valueless, or useless

  2. exhausted; very weary

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Other Idioms and Phrases with worn-out

worn-out

see wear out.

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