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tattered Synonyms

Another word for tattered

Choosing another word for tattered depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Old, worn, and torn into rags or shreds; in poor condition from heavy use or age.

Usage Example

"The historian carefully turned the pages of the ragged seventeenth-century manuscript."

Strongest
ragged
threadbare
Strong
frayed
shabby
worn-out
shredded
torn
ratty

• adjective (Context 2)

Severely damaged, ruined, or weakened (especially of a reputation, relationship, or system).

Usage Example

"The company launched a transparency initiative to rebuild its ruined reputation."

Strongest
ruined
Strong
shattered
tarnished
broken
damaged
wrecked

Opposites of tattered

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

pristine
intact
unscathed
solid
brand-new
immaculate
flawless
thriving
See all opposites of tattered

• Nearby Words

tater tot
tater tots
tatter
tattered
tatters
tatting
tattle

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tattered. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tattered
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