...warn out.
The threadbare blanket provided little warmth on the cold night.
Threadbare means that the clothes are worn down to the threads. In other words they are frayed or just about falling apart.
Their clothes were often hand me downs from wealthy people, or their mothers clothes cut down, so often very threadbare.
In "The Phantom Tollbooth," the Threadbare Excuse is described as a worn-out and tattered man with fraying clothes and a weak, feeble appearance. He constantly makes excuses for his behavior and lacks confidence in himself.
The cast of Threadbare - 2012 includes: Lucas Crawford
"The homeless man's hand-me-down coat was so old, it was threadbare." As in it was so old and tattered, so it appeared threadbare. You can also use "threadbare" to describe someone or something that appears old and shabby, not just clothing or cloth.
Threadbare - 2005 was released on: USA: 1 January 2005 (First Run Festival)
Threadbare.
Foot traffic over time
I'm looking for comfortable ladies Marsh Landing jeans relaxed fit with elastic waist. I purchased six pair for Foley's a few years ago and they are now threadbare. Looking for replacements.
Worn out... like a shoe someone has worn for 1 whole year. YUCK!!