Worn Out (Adjective)
Meaning
Drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted; "the day's shopping left her exhausted"; "he went to bed dog-tired"; "was fagged and sweaty"; "the trembling of his played out limbs"; "felt completely washed-out"; "only worn-out horses and cattle"; "you look worn out".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The long hike left her worn out and in need of a nap.
- After a week of non-stop work, he was worn out and just wanted to relax.
- The worn out shoes had holes in the soles and were no longer wearable.
- The worn out battery in her phone was no longer holding a charge.
- The doctor looked worn out after a 36-hour shift at the hospital.