Pronunciation: /wɛr θɪn/
verb to become less effective or convincing over time
A1 My patience wears thin when I have to wait in long lines.
A2 Her enthusiasm for the project began to wear thin after months of delays.
B1 The constant excuses from my coworker are starting to wear thin on me.
B2 The repetitive jokes from the comedian began to wear thin on the audience.
C1 The government's promises to improve the economy are wearing thin on the citizens.
C2 The company's repeated failures to deliver on their commitments are wearing thin on their investors.
adjective becoming less substantial or durable
A1 My patience is wearing thin.
A2 Her excuses are starting to wear thin.
B1 The fabric of my old jacket is starting to wear thin.
B2 His constant complaints are wearing thin on my nerves.
C1 The company's promises are wearing thin as the deadline approaches.
C2 The politician's empty promises are wearing thin with the public.
formal The fabric of my favorite shirt is starting to wear thin after years of use.
informal I've been wearing these shoes for so long that they're starting to wear thin.
slang I can't keep up with her lies, they're starting to wear thin.
figurative His patience is wearing thin with all the delays.
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