WASHED-OUT
\wˈɒʃtˈa͡ʊt], \wˈɒʃtˈaʊt], \w_ˈɒ_ʃ_t_ˈaʊ_t]\
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having lost freshness or brilliance of color; "sun-bleached deck chairs"; "faded jeans"; "a very pale washed-out blue"; "washy colors"
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drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted; "the day's shopping left her exhausted"; "he went to bed dog-tired"; "was fagged and sweaty"; "the trembling of his played out limbs"; "felt completely washed-out"; "only worn-out horses and cattle"; "you look worn out"
By Princeton University
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