versleten — meaning in English
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English meaning
- decrepit adj Weakened, worn out, or in poor condition, typically from age or long use.
- ragtag adj Made up of a disorganised, mismatched mix of people or things.
- shot noun The firing of a gun, or the result of firing it.
- threadbare adjective Worn so thin that the threads of the fabric show through; shabby from long use.
- trite adjective Overused to the point of being boring or meaningless; unoriginal.
Senses
versleten is used for these senses in English:
- decrepit Weakened or worn out from age or wear.
- ragtag Unkempt, shabby, or in a state of disrepair.
- shot (colloquial) Worn out or broken.
- threadbare Of cloth, clothing, furnishings, etc.: frayed and worn to an extent that the nap is damaged and the warp and weft threads show; shabby, worn-out.
- trite Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.