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torn

torn

34 1.0
Having edges that are ripped and uneven
  • adjective
  • /tɔrn/
translation icon : rasgado
  • If the integrity of the suit is compromised in any way, if the fabric is torn or a zipper not closed, readmittance will be denied.
  • torn bodies

He could step into a throw with a torn MTL.

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Examples

  • It was scratched, torn, damaged, faded.

  • My mind stuck momentarily on the image of my father, unshaven in torn, shipwrecked clothes.

    Academic text (1997)
  • You know, my pants are kind of torn there.

  • I gave the torn skirt and sweater to the police.

  • Was it because his clothes were torn and he was unkempt?

    Academic text (2018)
  • Yes, it's already terribly torn, so what's another tear?

  • Your dress is torn.

  • Harmon walked slowly across its torn asphalt until he came to the spot where it had happened.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • She's a pitiful figure, this bride in her torn wedding gown getting bombed all alone.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • The photograph had a torn edge that made it look vintage.

Synonyms

jagged
vstorn
22 3.6

An edge or outline with rough, sharp points

adds that the irregularity comes from ripping or injury rather than shape alone
ragged
vstorn
21 3.5

An uneven edge or outline that is not smooth

specifies that the irregular edges result from being ripped or injured
raggedy
vstorn
  • Informal
12 4.0

Something that looks worn, torn, and messy

is the more neutral description of jagged edges from ripping or injury
mangled
vstorn
  • NSFW
6 5.3

Having parts that are badly torn or crushed with jagged edges

refers to jagged edges without implying the extreme overall destruction
frayed
vstorn
6 4.1

Cloth edges that are worn and have loose threads

highlights jagged edges caused by a rip or injury rather than wear
tattered
vstorn
1 4.5

In a very poor state after long use or damage

is about physical jagged edges produced by ripping or injury rather than overall ruin
lacerated
vstorn
  • NSFW
6.0

Having rough, jagged cuts or tears often caused by an injury

is the general word for jagged edges caused by ripping or injury
lacerate
vstorn
  • NSFW
7.9

Having a jagged, torn edge that looks cut

focuses specifically on jagged edges produced by ripping or injury
shreddy
vstorn
7.2

Cloth with loose torn threads and a ragged, worn look

means jagged edges from a single rip rather than multiple small strips
raggy
vstorn
4.2

Appears torn or worn, like old clothes with holes

describes jagged edges specifically caused by being ripped or injured

Antonyms

1.0

Complete and not broken or divided

304 3.7

Whole and not damaged or missing any parts

Compounds

1 7.0

People deeply hurt emotionally because of war

How Damaged

shredded
1 2.7
torn
34 1.0
frayed
6 4.1
intact
304 3.7

Surface Forms

torn positive

Etymology

Torn comes from the verb tear, which means 'to rip'. It originally described cloth or skin that was pulled apart, so a torn edge is rough and uneven.