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.

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

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)

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

4 days ago · Adjective tattered (not comparable) Rent in tatters, torn, hanging in rags; ragged. Synonyms: raggedy, ragtag, tatterdemalion

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.