Raddled

Pronunciation: /ˈrædəld/

Definitions of raddled

adjective showing signs of age or fatigue; worn out

Example Sentences

A1 The raddled old woman struggled to carry her groceries home.

A2 The raddled bookshelf was barely holding together.

B1 The raddled car sputtered and coughed as it tried to start.

B2 The raddled building had seen better days, with peeling paint and cracked windows.

C1 The raddled politician tried to maintain a facade of strength despite his failing health.

C2 The raddled actress still commanded the stage with her presence, despite her age.

Examples of raddled in a Sentence

formal The raddled old building was in desperate need of repairs.

informal She looked raddled after staying up all night studying for exams.

slang He was so raddled after the party last night.

figurative Her mind felt raddled after trying to solve the complex puzzle.

Grammatical Forms of raddled

• past tense: raddled
• plural: raddles
• comparative: more raddled
• superlative: most raddled
• present tense: raddle
• future tense: will raddle
• perfect tense: have raddled
• continuous tense: is raddling
• singular: raddled
• positive degree: raddled
• infinitive: to raddle
• gerund: raddling
• participle: raddled

Origin and Evolution of raddled

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'raddled' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'raedels' meaning 'disordered or confused.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'raddled' shifted to describe something that is worn out or exhausted, particularly in reference to a person's appearance.