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outworn Synonyms
Another word for outworn
Choosing another word for outworn depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Out of date, obsolete, or no longer useful or accepted (especially of ideas, customs, or institutions).
Usage Example
"The committee voted to replace the outdated regulations with modern, flexible policies."
Strongest
outdated
obsolete
outmoded
antiquated
Strong
archaic
old-fashioned
hackneyed
threadbare
trite
stale
• verb (Context 2)
To last longer than or prove more durable than another material or object (past participle of outwear).
Usage Example
"These heavy canvas work jackets have outlast every other garment in his wardrobe."
Strongest
outlast
Strong
outlive
survive
• adjective (Context 3)
Worn out or exhausted by long use or age.
Usage Example
"The traveler patched his worn-out boots before setting off across the mountain pass."
Strongest
worn-out
threadbare
Strong
shabby
tattered
rundown
dilapidated
Opposites of outworn
The opposite of outworn shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
brand-new
up-to-date
modern
pristine
current
unused
intact
contemporary
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outworn. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outworn