adjective
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ragged or worn
a tattered old book
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wearing ragged or torn clothing
tattered refugees
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damaged, defeated, or in disarray
he believes he can bring the tattered party together
Other Word Forms
- untattered adjective
Etymology
Origin of tattered
Example Sentences
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Vendors there were hawking shoes, used power tools and watches under tattered blue tarps.
And it means that every existing banknote matters more than ever - no matter how tattered.
From BBC
With a pot of glue, a blade and a keen eye, Manal al-Saadani repairs tattered banknotes -- a necessity in the Gaza Strip, where the cash in circulation is wearing out.
From Barron's
Her tattered dress was no match for the blustery winds at sea.
From Literature
The couch was tattered and stained, with stuffing poking out of the cushions.
From Literature
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