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In some senses, has-been is marked as derogatory, informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.
VERB + HAS-BEEN
become
PREP.
than
ADV.
eventually
noun
A person, especially one who was formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.
When the aforesaid alderman or another wishes to express mild contemptuosity for his fellows and himself in future I would suggest “old fossils” or “old has beens,” or “old fogies,” then the Sir Galahads that are always riding—or driving—about in this progressive dorp will not have any cause to complain.
I think Apple Computer is a has-been.
adj
Of or pertaining to someone or something that was once popular, successful or important but is no longer considered so.
noun — someone who is no longer popular
When the aforesaid alderman or another wishes to express mild contemptuosity for his fellows and himself in future I would suggest “old fossils” or “old has beens,” or “old fogies,” then the Sir Galah
WiktionaryI think Apple Computer is a has-been.
WiktionaryIs it better to never be than to be and eventually become a has-been?
WiktionaryHow does it feel to be a has-been?
Tatoeba · #7127066It's better to be a has-been than a never-was.
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In some senses, has-been is marked as derogatory, informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.