Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Adjective

Verb

The word "derelict" can be used as noun, adjective, adjective and verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

inhabited

Coordinate Terms

flotsam jetsam lagan salvage

Derived Terms

derelictly derelictness dero derro derry semiderelict

Context

this sense is modern development of preceding sense

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

pauper ship

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

foundling

Type Of (IsA)

pauper

Related Terms

dereliction relic relict relinquish

Related Terms

abandoned abandoned ship dilapidated flotsam forsaken given up guardian jetsam lagan neglected negligent outer space owner person salvage ship street street person

Similar Terms

damaged negligent uninhabited worn

Synonym Network

abandoned abandoned ship antiquated bagman bum bygone careless delinquent deserted desolate dilapidated flea bitten forlorn forsaken given up hobo neglected neglectful negligent remiss tatterdemalion tramp tumbledown vagabond wreck

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