decrepit

adjective
UK: /dɪˈkre.pɪt/
US: /dɪˈkre.pɪt/

  1. In very bad condition because of being old or not being cared for.

    1. The old car is decrepit.
    2. The decrepit building was finally torn down after years of neglect.

  2. Weakened or in poor health, especially due to old age.

    1. He's too decrepit to travel.
    2. My grandfather became quite decrepit in his final years requiring constant care.

Synonyms

ramshackle feeble worn-out frail dilapidated

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "decrepit" in English means: In very bad condition because of being old or not being cared for., Weakened or in poor health, especially due to old age..

The phonetic transcription of "decrepit" is /dɪˈkre.pɪt/ in British English and /dɪˈkre.pɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "decrepit": ramshackle, feeble, worn-out, frail, dilapidated.

Example usage of "decrepit": "The old car is decrepit.". More examples on the page.