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Decrepit

Verb / dʌˈkrepɪt / Another word for decrepit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

worn out or ruined because of age or neglect

Synonyms & similar words

creaky sapless weak fleabitten feeble woebegone derelict infirm debile weakly rickety rundown broken-down dilapidated shabby ramshackle run-down ruined worn-out weathered aged feeble frail weak debilitated faltering ailing ailing sickly unsteady rickety shaky

Example sentences

  1. The decrepit bridge was closed for repairs.
  2. The old man's decrepit body could barely move.
  3. The decrepit car broke down on the highway.
  4. The decrepit furniture was thrown away.
  5. The decrepit school building needed renovations.

Quotes

  • "Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter." - Satchel Paige
  • "I am not young enough to know everything." - Oscar Wilde
  • "Youth is wasted on the young." - George Bernard Shaw

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