washed-out

[US]/[ˈwɒʃt ˈaʊt]/
[UK]/[ˈwɑːʃt ˈaʊt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Pale and lacking color; faded.; Unremarkable; lacking excitement or originality.
v.(of color) To fade or become pale.; (of a performance or event) To be unsuccessful or ineffective.
adv.Having a washed-out appearance.

Phrases & Collocations

washed-out look

washed-out colors

washed-out performance

washed-out shirt

Example Sentences

the once vibrant colors of the beach umbrella were now washed-out from the sun.

his enthusiasm for the project seemed washed-out after weeks of setbacks.

the photograph was washed-out and lacked any real contrast.

the politician's speech was a washed-out attempt to appeal to voters.

the old wallpaper had a washed-out floral pattern.

the landscape looked washed-out under the overcast sky.

she felt washed-out and exhausted after the long hike.

the band's new song sounded washed-out compared to their previous hits.

the faded paint gave the house a washed-out appearance.

the report was a washed-out summary of the data.

after the storm, the colors of the sunset seemed washed-out.

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