Tatters: meaning, definitions and examples

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tatters

 

[ หˆtรฆtษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in clothing

Tatters refer to torn or ragged pieces of cloth.

Synonyms

fringes, rags, shreds.

Examples of usage

  • The beggar's clothes were in tatters.
  • She wore a dress that was falling to tatters.
Context #2 | Noun

in a state of disarray

Tatters can also refer to something that is in a state of disarray or ruin.

Synonyms

chaos, disarray, shambles.

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Word Description / Examples
tatters

Frequently used in a metaphorical sense to describe something that has failed or been destroyed completely.

  • Their friendship was left in tatters after the argument
  • The peace talks are in tatters following the latest aggression
shambles

Often implies a situation that is more visibly messy and disorganized, frequently used to describe places but can also refer to situations. Has a slightly informal tone.

  • The kitchen was a shambles after the party
  • His project presentation was a complete shambles due to poor preparation
chaos

Refers to a state of complete disorder and confusion. Often used to describe situations where there is a lot of activity but no organization.

  • The office was in chaos after the sudden resignation of the manager
  • The natural disaster left the city in chaos
disarray

Describes a state of disorganization or untidiness. Can refer to both physical spaces and abstract concepts like plans or thoughts.

  • Her bedroom was in disarray after the search for her lost keys
  • The company's finances were in disarray after the market crash

Examples of usage

  • The old house was in tatters after the storm.
  • The project fell into tatters due to lack of funding.

Translations

Translations of the word "tatters" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farrapos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฅเคกเคผเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fetzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kain robek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพั…ะผะพั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚achmany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใผใ‚ๅˆ‡ใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท haillons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ harapos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paรงavra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ„๋”๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hadry

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ handry

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ดๅธƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cunje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cฤฑr-cฤฑndฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ harapos

Etymology

The word 'tatters' originated from Middle English 'tater' or 'tatre', which meant rag, scrap, or shred. It has been used since the 14th century to describe torn or ragged pieces of cloth. Over time, the term has also come to represent things in a state of disarray or ruin. 'Tatters' carries a connotation of worn-out or dilapidated, adding depth to its usage in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,568, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.