Tattered

/ˈtætərd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

worn to shreds; ragged; showing signs of much wear or use

He wore a tattered jacket that had seen better days.

torn and frayed, especially in relation to clothing or fabric

The children played in the tattered remains of an old tent.

in a state of disrepair or neglect

The once grand mansion now stood with tattered curtains fluttering in the wind.

damaged in a way that suggests hardships endured

The tattered old book held stories of generations past.

From the word 'tatter', which means to tear or rip.

tattered remains

What is left over from something that has been damaged or destroyed.

tattered clothes

Clothes that are worn out and no longer in good condition.

tattered edges

The rough and torn borders of a fabric or paper.

tatter

A torn piece of cloth; a rag.

ragged

Having a rough or uneven edge; worn and torn.

Intoxicated or very tired.

After the party last night, I felt completely tattered.

In a disheveled or unkempt state.

He looked tattered after the long trip.