Meaning & use
dilapidated
In a state of disrepair or ruin, typically because of age, neglect, or lack of maintenance.
See it in a sentence
The dilapidated barn had a collapsed roof and walls covered in ivy.
Investors bought the dilapidated hotel, planning to restore it to its former glory.
A note on using this word
Dilapidated specifically implies neglect over time, rather than sudden damage from an accident or disaster.
Words with a similar meaning
rundowndecrepitramshackle
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Words with an opposite meaning
pristinewell-maintained
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