wornout
gb/wˈɔɹnaʊt/ us/wˈɔɹnaʊt/
B1
English
kimerült, elhasználódott, elnyűtt, elcsépelt, agyonhasznált
B1
1
kimerült
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] feel(s) worn out
I was worn out after the long flight and went straight to bed.
Kimerült voltam a hosszú repülőút után, és rögtön lefeküdtem aludni.
She felt worn out from weeks of late nights and deadlines.
A hetek óta tartó késő esték és határidők miatt kimerültnek érezte magát.
By the end of the day, he looked completely worn out.
Learner examples
I am worn out today.
Ma teljesen kimerült vagyok.
She feels worn out after work.
Munka után kimerültnek érzi magát.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with the verb phrase "wear out" (to make something or someone tired by use).
Meaning
extremely tired and drained
Collocations
feel worn out
|be worn out
|completely worn out
|absolutely worn out
|get worn out
|worn out after work
|worn out from stress
|worn out by the trip
|physically worn out
|mentally worn out
Synonyms
exhausted (More direct and common in both speech and writing.)
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drained (Emphasizes loss of energy, often emotional or mental.)
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wiped out (More informal.)
Antonyms
refreshed (Rested and full of energy.)
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energetic (Having a lot of energy.)
Themes
daily_life
|health
|emotions
Definition
very tired and with no energy
Very tired, with little energy left, especially after hard work, stress, or lack of sleep.
B2
2
elnyűtt
B2
Usage pattern:
a worn-out [item]
He threw away his worn-out sneakers and bought a new pair.
Kidobta az elnyűtt sportcipőjét, és vett egy új párat.
The hotel replaced the worn-out carpets in the hallway.
A szálloda kicserélte a folyosón az elhasználódott szőnyegeket.
This chair is worn out and needs repairing.
Learner examples
My shoes are worn out.
A cipőim már elnyűttek.
They replaced the worn-out sofa.
Kicserélték az elnyűtt kanapét.
Common mistake:
Don’t use it to mean simply "old"; it implies damage or poor condition from use.
Meaning
old and damaged from use
Collocations
worn-out shoes
|worn-out clothes
|worn-out carpet
|worn-out sofa
|worn-out tires
|worn-out equipment
|worn-out furniture
|worn-out book
|worn-out bag
|worn-out old coat
Synonyms
threadbare (Especially for fabric that has become thin and shabby.)
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dilapidated (Stronger; often for buildings or larger structures.)
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shabby (General untidy, worn condition; slightly more judgmental.)
Antonyms
new (Not used before.)
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good-as-new (In excellent condition, like new.)
Themes
daily_life
|clothing
|home
Definition
old and not good anymore because it was used a lot
In poor condition because it has been used for a long time; thin, frayed, or broken from wear.
B2
3
elcsépelt
B2
Usage pattern:
a worn-out [idea/joke/excuse/cliché]
The movie relies on worn-out clichés instead of real character development.
A film valódi jellemfejlődés helyett elcsépelt klisékre épít.
He gave the same worn-out excuse again.
Megint ugyanazzal az elcsépelt kifogással állt elő.
Her speech avoided worn-out slogans and sounded genuinely thoughtful.
Learner examples
That joke is worn out.
Ez a vicc már elcsépelt.
He used a worn-out excuse.
Elcsépelt kifogással állt elő.
Common mistake:
Often confused with "old"; "worn-out" here means "overused," not just "from the past."
Meaning
overused and no longer effective
Collocations
worn-out cliché
|worn-out joke
|worn-out excuse
|worn-out idea
|worn-out phrase
|worn-out argument
|worn-out stereotype
|worn-out plot
|worn-out routine
|worn-out line
Synonyms
hackneyed (More formal; common in writing about language and ideas.)
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trite (Emphasizes dullness and lack of originality.)
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overused (Straightforward, slightly less expressive.)
Antonyms
fresh (New and interesting; not overused.)
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original (New and not copied or repeated.)
Themes
communication
|media
|education
Definition
used too many times, so it is not interesting or effective anymore
Used so often that it has become unoriginal, unconvincing, or boring.
Grammar
Dictionary form
wornout
IPA
GB/wˈɔɹnaʊt/
US/wˈɔɹnaʊt/
Syllables & stress
wornout (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (wornout)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: wornout
- Comparative: wornouter
- Superlative: wornoutest
Expressions
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