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outworn

adjective
out·​worn | \ ËŒau̇t-ˈwȯrn How to pronounce outworn (audio) \

Definition of outworn

: no longer useful or acceptable : outmoded an outworn social system

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Examples of outworn in a Sentence

an outworn set of beliefs outworn clothes with holes in them

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In the week to come use the opportunities and insights that arise to rid yourself of outworn ideas, attitudes and habits. Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, "Horoscope for Aug. 11, 2019: Sagittarius, share stories to lighten spirits; Gemini, mental prowess is enhanced," 11 Aug. 2019 Sartorial inheritance is perhaps innocuous, even if personally significant, whereas conflating outworn ideas of identity with homage is profoundly dangerous. Aram Mrjoian, Longreads, "Bearing the Weight of My Grandfathers’ Old Clothes," 15 June 2019 Removing a president requires the president’s welcome to be really, really, really outworn. Vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, "Is Trump Flirting with a Palace Coup?," 18 May 2017 Removing a president requires the president’s welcome to be really, really, really outworn. T.a. Frank, The Hive, "Is Trump Flirting with a Palace Coup?," 18 May 2017

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First Known Use of outworn

circa 1522, in the meaning defined above

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outworn

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of outworn

: no longer useful or acceptable : not modern or current

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