Outworn

Pronunciation: /aʊt.wɔrn/

Definitions of outworn

adjective worn out or no longer effective due to age or overuse

Example Sentences

A1 The outworn shoes were thrown away.

A2 She decided to replace the outworn furniture in her living room.

B1 The outworn traditions of the past no longer held relevance in modern society.

B2 The outworn ideas of the previous generation were challenged by new innovations.

C1 The outworn policies of the company were updated to reflect current market trends.

C2 The outworn practices of the legal system were reformed to ensure justice for all citizens.

Examples of outworn in a Sentence

formal The outworn traditions of the past no longer hold relevance in modern society.

informal I think it's time to retire these outworn ideas and try something new.

slang Those outworn trends are so last season.

figurative Her outworn beliefs were like chains holding her back from personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of outworn

• past tense: outworn
• plural: outworns
• comparative: more outworn
• superlative: most outworn
• present tense: outwears
• future tense: will outworn
• perfect tense: have outworn
• continuous tense: is outwearing
• singular: outworn
• positive degree: outworn
• infinitive: to outworn
• gerund: outworn
• participle: outworn

Origin and Evolution of outworn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'outworn' originated from the combination of 'out' meaning no longer in fashion or use, and 'worn' meaning used or damaged by wear.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'outworn' has continued to be used to describe something that is no longer current or relevant, but its usage has become less common compared to other synonyms such as outdated or obsolete.