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worn-out

wor·nout

UK/ˈwɔːn.aʊt/ US/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

worn until no longer useful

  • “battered trumpets and raddled radios”
  • “worn-out shoes with flapping soles”
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2.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

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Origin

From worn (adjective; and past participle of wear) + out.

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