Synonyms for

Dilapidated

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

Definition

Dilapidated means in a state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect.

Synonyms & similar words

tumbledown dilapidate derelict tatterdemalion crumble decay bedraggled brokendown ramshackle run-down decaying derelict ramshackle shabby worn-out decrepit weather-beaten deteriorated ruined broken-down crumbling disintegrating broken damaged tumbledown beat-up worn battered

Example sentences

  1. The dilapidated bridge was closed for safety reasons.
  2. The abandoned factory was in a dilapidated condition.
  3. The old car was dilapidated and barely running.
  4. The dilapidated playground needed new equipment and repairs.
  5. The dilapidated barn was a hazard and needed to be torn down.

Quotes

  • "It's not the house that's haunted...it's the dilapidated buildings that are haunted."
  • "We have a responsibility to protect our wildlife and their homes, even if it's just a dilapidated old tree."
  • "The old mill is dilapidated now, but it once stood as a symbol of our town's pride and industry."

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