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worn-out
[ wawrn-out, wohrn- ]
adjective
- worn or used beyond repair.
- depleted of energy, strength, or enthusiasm; exhausted; fatigued.
worn-out
adjective
- worn or used until threadbare, valueless, or useless
- exhausted; very weary
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of worn-out1
Idioms and Phrases
see wear out .Example Sentences
But they tore down worn-out classical structures in which they were deeply schooled, knowing already what worked and what needed replacement.
Their only shelter is a worn-out plastic tent, with no chairs or beds.
Wearing the slippers was a functional choice, but it also meant temporarily discarding his beloved lucky shooting shoes: a pair of worn-out brown Red Wing boots he’s donned every production since 2011’s “Haywire.â€
Most vendors refuse to accept worn-out paper money, he explains, and coins have fared little better.
However, they were also wary of the worn-out state of their roster.
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