dilapidated

adjective
UK: /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd/
US: /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd/

  1. In poor condition because of neglect or age

    1. The old house looked very dilapidated.
    2. The dilapidated building was eventually demolished to make way for a new school.

  2. Partially ruined or decayed, especially from neglect

    1. We saw a dilapidated car near the forest.
    2. The family decided to renovate their dilapidated kitchen rather than move.

Synonyms

shabby decrepit ramshackle derelict

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dilapidated" in English means: In poor condition because of neglect or age, Partially ruined or decayed, especially from neglect.

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

Synonyms for "dilapidated": shabby, decrepit, ramshackle, derelict.

Example usage of "dilapidated": "The old house looked very dilapidated.". More examples on the page.