moth-eaten

/ˌmɔθ ˈitn/

Definitions of moth-eaten

1. adjective

   worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths
   “moth-eaten blankets”

   synonyms: mothy

   worn

   affected by wear; damaged by long use
2. adjective

   showing signs of wear and tear
   synonyms: raggedy, ratty, shabby, tatty

   worn

   affected by wear; damaged by long use
3. adjective

   lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
   “moth-eaten theories about race”

   synonyms: cold, dusty, stale

   unoriginal

   not original; not being or productive of something fresh and unusual