Threadbare
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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