Dilapidated
adj, verb
adj, verb ·5 syllables ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of dilapidate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.
"Their stately offices—their pleasant gardens—the magnificent cloisters constructed for their recreation, were all dilapidated and ruinous; […]"
Adjective
- 1 in deplorable condition wordnet
Example
More examples"What a home! The place looked like some disused rag-store. The large unglazed window was closed up by a dilapidated shutter."