The meaning of TATTERED is torn into shreds : ragged. How to use tattered in a sentence.

TATTERED definition: torn to tatters; tatter; ragged. See examples of tattered used in a sentence.

Add to word list (of cloth) damaged by continuous use or age, esp. torn in strips: old tattered flags (Definition of tattered from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Jan 14, 2026 · Adjective tattered (not comparable) Rent in tatters, torn, hanging in rags; ragged. Synonyms: raggedy, ragtag, tatterdemalion

1. torn to tatters; ragged: a tattered flag. 2. wearing ragged clothing: a tattered old man.

Definition of tattered adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If something such as clothing or a book is tattered, it is damaged or torn, especially because it has been used a lot over a long period of time. He fled wearing only a sarong and a tattered shirt. ...a very old, …

If something's tattered, it's worn ragged. You'll understand tattered if your dress has been dragging under your car for the last 100 miles. It will be a tattered mess.

Tattered definition: Torn into shreds; ragged.

When something is described as "tattered," it typically means that it is in a very worn, torn, or ragged condition. Tattered can refer to clothing, fabric, paper, or any material that has been heavily …