1. worn down or weakened through sustained attack, pressure, or friction
Usage: military; business

Examples

• The attrited enemy forces finally retreated after months of bombardment.
• Our attrited sales team struggled to meet quarterly targets.
• The company’s attrited workforce could barely handle the increased demand.
• After years of budget cuts, the attrited department was barely functional.
• The attrited rock face showed clear signs of weathering.
• His attrited patience finally gave way to anger.