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washed–out
adjective \ˈwȯsht-ˈau̇t, ˈwäsht-\
of a color : not bright : very light or faded
: very tired and without energy
Full Definition of WASHED-OUT
1
: faded in color
2
: depleted in vigor or animation : exhausted
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First Known Use of WASHED-OUT
1796
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