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WORN/wɔːn/

Worn means damaged by long use, or looking tired: worn steps, a worn face. New sits opposite; vintage is a style word, not a waiver for a broken log.

Meaning

Damaged by long use; also looking tired.

Examples

• “A worn badge printer still needs a log; “vintage” is not a waiver.”
• “Shabby is ruder. Tired is the face sense. Vintage is styling. A swipe is a file. Fix the printer; keep vintage for the foyer chairs.”

Good to know

Damaged by use (or tired-looking). Styling word: vintage. Vintage ≠ a waived log.

Near in meaning

shabby

New