derelict

adjective
UK: /ˈderəlɪkt/
US: /ˈderəlɪkt/

  1. Abandoned or neglected.

    1. The old house is derelict.
    2. The derelict factory was a haven for vandals and drug users, posing a risk to the community.

Synonyms

bum neglected abandoned vagrant remiss
derelict noun

  1. A person without a home, job, or property.

    1. He is a derelict now.
    2. The social worker tried to help the derelict find shelter and support in the harsh winter.

  2. Something that is abandoned, especially a ship.

    1. We saw a derelict ship.
    2. The coast guard warned ships about the derelict floating in the shipping lanes after the storm.
derelict transitive-verb

  1. To abandon or neglect something.

    1. He derelict his duty.
    2. The soldier was accused of derelicting his post, putting his comrades at risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "derelict": bum, neglected, abandoned, vagrant, remiss.

Example usage of "derelict": "The old house is derelict.". More examples on the page.