overworn
/ˌoʊvərˈwɔrn/
adjective
- Worn out or used too much, so that it is no longer in good condition.
- The library discarded several overworn books that were falling apart.
- She threw away her overworn sneakers after the soles developed holes.
- The overworn carpet in the hallway had visible patches of bare thread.
- Overused or trite; lacking freshness or originality because of excessive use.
- The phrase 'think outside the box' has become overworn in business meetings.
- The movie relied on an overworn plot twist that everyone saw coming.
- His speech was full of overworn clichés that bored the audience.