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1
very damaged or old in a way that has become unusable
- He donated his worn-out clothes to a local charity.
- His worn-out backpack couldn't handle another school year.
- She threw away her worn-out shoes and bought a new pair.
- The chair's fabric was torn and worn-out from years of use.
- The old, worn-out sofa needed to be replaced.
2
looking very tired, both physically and mentally
- After a long day of hiking in the mountains, we felt utterly worn-out.
- The students were worn-out from studying late into the night for their exams.
- Working two jobs left him feeling completely worn-out by the end of the week.
- She collapsed into bed, worn-out from the demanding dance rehearsal.
- The marathon runners looked worn-out as they crossed the finish line, having given their all in the race.