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bedraggled


Meanings
  • adjective

    Looking tattered and bedraggled is a state of being worn out and shabby in appearance.

    - "The old man's clothes were bedraggled and torn."
    - "The bedraggled dog limped along the road."

Pronunciation




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Rhymes
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daggled , ragged , haggled , dragged
Variants
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bedraggled , bedraggle , bedraggles , bedraggling
Etymology
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The word 'bedraggled' comes from the Middle English word 'draglen,' meaning 'to draw or pull along.' The '-ged' suffix was added to indicate a state of being.


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  1. The word 'bedraggled' is often used to describe the appearance of characters in literature, particularly in works that explore themes of poverty, hardship, and adversity.

  2. The term 'bedraggled' can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is emotionally or mentally worn out.


Related Concepts
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  1. shabby: Related to the concept of being in a worn-out or dilapidated state, like bedraggled.

  2. tattered: A state of being worn or torn, similar to bedraggled.


Culture
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Bedraggled has been used in literature to describe the appearance of characters who have faced hardships or adversity. In art, it can be used to convey a sense of sadness or despair.

How to Memorize "bedraggled"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a worn-out, shabby appearance. Imagine tattered clothes, torn fabric, and a disheveled appearance.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bedraggled' with worn-out, shabby, or dilapidated.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bedraggled Beggars' to remember the definition: 'Bedraggled' describes the appearance of beggars who have been living on the streets and are in a worn-out state.


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