Meaning & use
run-down
In a poor, neglected condition because of a lack of care or repair.
See it in a sentence
The once-grand hotel had become a run-down building with broken windows.
They renovated the run-down apartment into a bright, modern space.
A note on using this word
As a noun, rundown (usually one word) means a brief summary, as in 'give me a rundown of what happened.'
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pristine
Another way to use it
2. noun
A brief summary or overview of a situation, event, or set of facts.
Before the meeting, she gave the team a quick rundown of the agenda.
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