knackered
1 antonym for knackered — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Extremely tired or worn out.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Extremely tired or worn out.
“I'm absolutely knackered after that shift.”
Opposites
2. adj
Broken or no longer working.
“We take an old knackered machine out to China and say, 'Copy that, brand new,' and they do.”
Antonyms
How to use knackered
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
completely knackered
knackered engine
British informal slang; not typically used in American English.
Etymology
From "knacker," originally the person who slaughtered worn-out horses — so being "knackered" meant fit only for the knacker's yard, worn out beyond use.
Full origin of knackered →Frequently asked questions
What does “knackered” mean?
The word “knackered” means extremely tired or worn out. In plain terms, exhausted, or (of things) broken.
How do you pronounce “knackered”?
“Knackered” is pronounced NAK-uhd (/ˈnæk.ɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “knackered” in a sentence?
Here is “knackered” used in a sentence: “I'm absolutely knackered after that shift.”
What part of speech is “knackered”?
“Knackered” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “knackered” have?
“Knackered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely tired or worn out.
