threadbare in Finnish

threadbare in Finnish is kulunut, nuhruinen, nukkavieru — threadbare means worn so thin that the threads of the fabric show through; shabby from long use.

threadbare in Finnish

kulunut

adj

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.

nuhruinen

adj

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.

nukkavieru

adj

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.

nuhruinen

adj

(archaic, or, obsolete) Of a person: wearing clothes of threadbare (sense 1) material; hence, impoverished, poor.

What does "threadbare" mean?

adjective Worn so thin that the threads of the fabric show through; shabby from long use.
"He answered the door in a threadbare dressing gown."
adjective Used so often that it has lost all force or interest, said of an argument, excuse, joke or idea.
"The minister trotted out the same threadbare excuse about "lessons learned"."
adjective Thin to the point of inadequacy; barely sufficient.
"The department is running on a threadbare budget."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

threadbare in a sentence

He answered the door in a threadbare dressing gown.
The carpet in the hallway was threadbare down the middle.
The minister trotted out the same threadbare excuse about "lessons learned".
It is a threadbare defence and the jury will see straight through it.

Similar words in Finnish

clichéd flimsy hackneyed meagre moth-eaten ragged shabby sparse

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "threadbare" in Finnish?

"threadbare" in Finnish is kulunut, nuhruinen, nukkavieru. threadbare means: Worn so thin that the threads of the fabric show through; shabby from long use.

How do you use "threadbare" in a sentence?

Example: "He answered the door in a threadbare dressing gown." In Finnish, "threadbare" is kulunut, nuhruinen, nukkavieru.

Are there other ways to say "threadbare" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "threadbare": kulunut, nuhruinen, nukkavieru.

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