Has-been (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who is no longer popular.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The once-famous singer was now considered a has-been after her last few albums failed to chart.
- He used to be the star quarterback in high school, but after a mediocre college career, he was just a has-been.
- Many people in the industry thought the former pop idol was a has-been, but she surprised them with a comeback tour.
- The actor, a has-been from the 80s, struggled to find decent roles in modern films.
- The retired athlete tried to revive his career with a series of commercials, but he was largely seen as a has-been.