raddled

/'rædld/
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raddled

Her grandmother's face looked raddled after years of hard work.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Worn out, exhausted, or showing signs of age and fatigue: Describes a person, especially their face, that appears tired, haggard, or aged due to overwork, stress, or suffering.
    • Dilapidated or worn from excessive use: Describes an object that is worn out, shabby, or no longer useful due to long or hard use.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective (Describing a person):

    • After years of hardship, her once-youthful face looked raddled and weary.
    • The raddled old man sat on the bench, his eyes telling stories of a long, difficult life.

  • Adjective (Describing an object):

    • He tried to tune the raddled radio, but it only produced static.
    • The explorer carried his supplies in a raddled backpack that was nearly falling apart.
Advanced Usage
  • "to look raddled": to have a worn and tired appearance.
    • The CEO looked raddled after the intense, week-long negotiations.
Variants and Related Words
  • Raddle (verb, archaic): To apply raddle (a red ochre) to mark sheep, or more figuratively, to paint coarsely (like applying heavy makeup, which can lead to a 'raddled' appearance when worn).
  • Haggard (adj): Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering. (A close synonym for the primary meaning).
  • Careworn (adj): Showing the effects of prolonged worry or stress.
Synonyms
  • Haggard
  • Worn-out
  • Drawn
  • Haggard
  • Weary
  • Battered (for objects)
  • Dilapidated (for objects)
Antonyms
  • Fresh
  • Rested
  • Youthful
  • New (for objects)
  • Pristine (for objects)
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The primary and most common meaning in modern English is the first one: appearing worn and tired.
  • The second meaning (worn-out object) is less frequent but valid.
  • The slang meaning "very drunk" (as noted in some references) is now considered archaic or very rare in contemporary usage. The standard definitions above are far more prevalent.
raddled

Her grandmother's face looked raddled after years of hard work.

Adjective
  1. showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
    • looking careworn as she bent over her mending
    • her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness
    • that raddled but still noble face
    • shocked to see the worn look of his handsome young face- Charles Dickens
  2. used until no longer useful
    • battered trumpets and raddled radios
    • worn-out shoes with flapping soles

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