English Synonym Finder

threadbare

Definitions

Thin and tattered with age or heavy use.

Showing signs of being overused or lacking freshness; hackneyed.

Examples

The old man wore a threadbare coat that had clearly seen better days.

After years of constant use, the carpet in the hallway had become completely threadbare.

Synonyms

shabby frayed worn tattered ragged seedy impoverished

Antonyms

new luxurious pristine opulent fresh sturdy flourishing