washed out

The phrase “washed out” has 2 syllables: washed out.

It's pronounced as /wɔːʃt aʊt/.


What is synonym and antonym for washed out?

In the thesaurus, “washed out” has 35 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for washed out along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for washed out

  • bleached
  • bombed
  • brightened
  • burned out
  • burnt out
  • busted
  • came to grief
  • collapsed
  • drained
  • dull
  • dulled
  • exhausted
  • faded
  • failed
  • fell flat
  • fell short
  • flamed out
  • flooded
  • flopped
  • flushed
  • folded
  • killed
  • knocked out
  • laid an egg
  • light
  • missed
  • pale
  • rinsed
  • struck out
  • struggled
  • tired
  • washed
  • weary
  • wore
  • worn

Antonyms for washed out

  • activated
  • blackened
  • bright
  • brilliant
  • came off
  • colored
  • dark
  • darkened
  • deep
  • deepened
  • delivered
  • embrowned
  • energized
  • fresh
  • gay
  • painted
  • refreshed
  • rejuvenated
  • relaxed
  • rested
  • rich
  • shaded
  • spotted
  • strengthened
  • succeeded
  • unwearied
  • vibrant
  • vivid
  • went
  • went over
  • worked out

Meanings of washed out

  • verb
    1. To wash the inside of something.
    2. To remove something by washing.
    3. To be removed by washing.
    4. To wear away by the flow of water; to erode.
    5. To cancel due to bad weather.
    6. To lose traction while going around a turn, especially in cycling, motorsports and skiing/snowboarding.
  • adjective
    1. Very tired and lacking energy.
    2. Of colours: faded.

Example Sentences

  • The heavy rain washed out the bridge, making it impassable.
  • His excitement quickly washed out when he saw the long line at the concert.
  • The team's hopes of winning the championship were washed out by the unexpected loss.
  • The road was washed out after the storm, delaying our trip.
  • The paint on the fence washed out after several months of heavy rain.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to washed out, such as: activated, blackened, bleached, bombed, bright, brightened, brilliant.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

fallen flat

  • abort
  • backfire
  • baffle
  • break down
  • bump
  • collapse
  • collapsed
  • collide
  • come apart
  • come to grief
  • come up empty
  • deceive
  • decline
  • disconcert
  • disenchant
  • dishearten
  • disillusion
  • dissatisfy
  • ditch
  • dive
  • drop
  • dumbfound
  • fail
  • failed
  • fall
  • fall through
  • fallen short
  • fizzle
  • flop
  • flopped
  • fold
  • hamper
  • hurtle
  • laid an egg
  • meet
  • misfire
  • mislead
  • missed
  • overturn
  • plunge
  • slip
  • smash
  • stalled
  • stricken out
  • struck out
  • struggled
  • topple
  • tumble
  • washed out

fallen short

laid an egg


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