tattered

adjective
UK: /ˈtætəd/
US: /ˈtætərd/

  1. Old and torn; in poor condition from wear and tear.

    1. His jeans were tattered and ripped.
    2. The tattered flag hung limply, a symbol of the battle's devastation

  2. Damaged or weakened, especially in terms of reputation or emotional state.

    1. My nerves are tattered after that accident.
    2. Her tattered reputation made it hard to find employment after the scandal.

Synonyms

worn shredded decrepit frayed ragged
tattered verb

  1. To make or become torn or ragged.

    1. The wind tattered the edges of the paper.
    2. Constant use had tattered the book until it was barely legible.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tattered" in English means: Old and torn; in poor condition from wear and tear., Damaged or weakened, especially in terms of reputation or emotional state..

The phonetic transcription of "tattered" is /ˈtætəd/ in British English and /ˈtætərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tattered": worn, shredded, decrepit, frayed, ragged.

Example usage of "tattered": "His jeans were tattered and ripped.". More examples on the page.