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Threadbare

/ˈθredbeə/ adjective

Meaning

So worn that the threads of the fabric are visible; very old and thin.

हिंदी मेंइतना घिसा हुआ कि कपड़े के धागे दिखाई देते हैं; बहुत पुराना और पतला।

Example Sentences

“The old carpet was threadbare in places.”

यह पुराना कालीन जगह-जगह से घिसा हुआ था।

“He still wore his threadbare jumper.”

वह अभी भी अपना घिसा हुआ स्वेटर पहनता था।

⚠ Common Mistake

More extreme than "shabby" — threadbare implies the fabric itself is worn through, not just looking old.

Good to Know

Synonyms
worn-out, frayed
Antonyms
new, pristine

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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