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knackered Synonyms

Another word for knackered

Choosing another word for knackered depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Extremely tired or completely exhausted.

Usage Example

"After hiking fifteen miles through the muddy hills, the whole group was completely exhausted."

Strongest
exhausted
worn-out
shattered
bushed
wiped out
pooped
Strong
drained
spent
fatigued
weary

• adjective (Context 2)

Broken, worn-out, or damaged beyond repair (of an object, machine, or body part).

Usage Example

"The old washing machine is finally broken, so we will have to order a replacement this week."

Strongest
broken
kaput
busted
shot
Strong
ruined
wrecked
defective
inoperable

Opposites of knackered

The opposite of knackered shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

refreshed
functional
working
energetic
lively
rested
intact
invigorated
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Knackered. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/knackered
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