motheaten
Riddled with holes
Moth-eaten describes fabric damaged by moth larvae, which feed on wool and other natural fibers, leaving holes and ragged patches.
The word extends to anything shabby, outdated, or decayed from neglect: moth-eaten furniture, moth-eaten ideas.
A moth-eaten argument or theory is one that's been picked apart or no longer holds together.
Ripped and worn out
- threadbareWorn until transparent
- frayedUnraveled at edges
- raggedWorn to shreds
- holeyHaving many openings
riddled · perforated · crumbling · decayed · decomposed · rotted · disintegrating · corroded
Damaged by use
- scruffyMessily neglected in appearance
- seedyRundown and disreputable
- dingyDiscolored from grime
- fadedLost original color
tatty · mangy · ratty · rundown · decrepit · ramshackle · beat-up · bedraggled
Left behind completely
- forgottenNo longer recalled
- derelictAbandoned or neglectful
- dilapidatedRuined through neglect
- disusedNo longer in operation
disregarded · ignored · overlooked · unattended · unused · untended · unmaintained · unkempt
No longer in use
- outmodedNo longer in fashion
- antiquatedOld and outdated
- datedOld-fashioned or courted
- archaicBelonging to earlier times
passe · unfashionable · anachronistic · old-fashioned · stale · hackneyed · tired · clichéd
tattered
Ripped and worn out
- threadbareWorn until transparent
- frayedUnraveled at edges
- raggedWorn to shreds
holey · riddled · perforated · crumbling · decayed · decomposed · rotted · disintegrating · corroded · mildewed
worn
Damaged by use
faded · tatty · mangy · ratty · rundown · decrepit · ramshackle · beat-up · bedraggled · sorry
abandoned
Left behind completely
- forgottenNo longer recalled
- derelictAbandoned or neglectful
- dilapidatedRuined through neglect
disused · disregarded · ignored · overlooked · unattended · unused · untended · unmaintained · unkempt · dusty
obsolete
No longer in use
- outmodedNo longer in fashion
- antiquatedOld and outdated
- datedOld-fashioned or courted
archaic · passe · unfashionable · anachronistic · old-fashioned · stale · hackneyed · tired · clichéd · worn-out
motheatenpristine
Pure and untouched
brand-new · immaculate · intact · unblemished · undamaged
motheatenfresh
Newly made, not stale
new · vibrant · innovative · cutting-edge · modern
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