moth-eaten

• Beschreibt etwas, das von Motten zerfressen oder voller Löcher ist; im übertragenen Sinn auch für etwas Altes, Abgetragenes oder Heruntergekommenes.

Describes something that is damaged, decayed, or full of holes, as if eaten by moths; often used figuratively to mean old, shabby, or worn out.

1. Damaged by mothsB2formal

   Showing signs of damage, especially holes, caused by moth larvae feeding on fabric.

   Von Motten zerfressen

   • He found an old moth-eaten sweater in the attic.
   • The curtains were moth-eaten and full of holes.
   • She threw away the moth-eaten blanket.

   Synonymemothy

2. Worn out or shabbyB2informal

   Showing signs of wear and tear; old and in poor condition.

   Abgetragen

   • The sofa was moth-eaten and covered in stains.
   • He wore a moth-eaten coat that had seen better days.
   • The old house had moth-eaten furniture.

   Synonymedecrepitdilapidatedfrayedraggedrattyseedyshabbytatteredthreadbareworn

   Antonymedapperfreshimmaculatenewpristinesmart

3. Outdated or unoriginalC1informal

   Lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new or fresh.

   Abgedroschen

   • The comedian's jokes were moth-eaten and predictable.
   • His arguments were moth-eaten and failed to impress anyone.
   • The movie's plot was moth-eaten and clichéd.

   Synonymebanalhackneyedoutdatedoutmodedstalethreadbaretrite

   Antonymecreativefreshinnovativenoveloriginal