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timeworn

/ˈtaɪmˌwɔːrn/
time · worn
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• adjective

1

No longer fresh, original, or effective because of excessive repetition or prolonged use; hackneyed or stale.

Example

"Instead of relying on timeworn excuses, the committee demanded a transparent explanation for the budget shortfall."

2

Damaged, impaired, or showing physical signs of age and deterioration due to long use or the passage of time.

Example

"The hikers rested on the timeworn stone steps leading up to the ancient monastery."

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• Nearby Words

timeshift
timestamp
timetable
timeworn
timid
timidity
timidly

Word Origin & Etymology

First attested in the late 16th century, formed as a compound of the noun "time" and "worn" (the past participle of "wear"), both originating from Old English roots.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Timeworn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/timeworn
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