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Rusty (Adjective)

Impaired in skill by neglect.

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The tennis player's rusty serve was no match for her opponent's strong returns.
After a year of not playing the piano, her rusty fingers struggled to press the keys.
The detective's rusty instincts made him question his own judgment in the case.
The professor's rusty knowledge of the subject made it difficult for him to teach the course.
The team's rusty offense was unable to score against their well-practiced opponents.

Of the brown color of rust.

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The rusty gate creaked in the wind, its hinges worn and weathered from years of exposure.
The old car had a rusty fender that was starting to flake off in places.
After years of neglect, the abandoned bike had developed a rusty chain that refused to turn.
The rusty hue of the sunset over the desert landscape was breathtaking.
The gardener carefully pruned the rusty-red leaves from the plants to promote healthy growth.

Covered with or consisting of rust; "a rusty machine"; "rusty deposits".

All adjective clusters.

The old car's engine was rusty from years of disuse and neglect.
The rusty gate creaked loudly as it swung open in the wind.
After years underwater, the ship's hull was covered in rusty barnacles.
The rusty pipes had to be replaced before the water could be turned back on.
The rusty deposits on the rock face were a sign of the area's rich mineral history.

Ancient; "hoary jokes".

All adjective clusters.

The ancient comedian's rusty one-liners still managed to elicit a chuckle from the crowd.
After years of retirement, the old actor's rusty skills were evident in his stiff stage presence.
The rusty gates of the ancient temple creaked in the wind, a haunting reminder of forgotten rituals.
The comedian's rusty delivery of hoary jokes was somehow endearing, like a favorite uncle's worn-out stories.
The ancient scroll's rusty hinges cracked as the scholar carefully opened it, revealing yellowed pages filled with forgotten wisdom.