Moth-eaten — synonyms, definition

1. moth-eaten (a)

antediluvian crumbling dirty dry dusty frayed fusty mangy musty ragged scabby scruffy seedy shabby sick tattered threadbare withered worn out

2. moth-eaten (Adjective)

cold grotty mothy ratty stale tatty

moth-eaten (Adjective) — Showing signs of wear and tear. ex. "a moth-eaten old overcoat"

moth-eaten (Adjective) — Worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths. ex. "moth-eaten blankets"

moth-eaten (Adjective) — Lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new. ex. "moth-eaten theories about race"