Words To Describe Wear And Tear

adjective showing signs of age or fatigue; worn out

• The raddled old building was in desperate need of repairs.
• She looked raddled after staying up all night studying for exams.
• He was so raddled after the party last night.
• Her mind felt raddled after trying to solve the complex puzzle.

noun a small piece of waste cloth

adjective in poor condition; shabby or worn

• The old book had tatty pages and worn-out covers.
• I need to get rid of these tatty old clothes and buy some new ones.
• Her room was so tatty, it looked like a tornado had hit it.
• His reputation was tatty after the scandal broke out.