Dilapidated

/dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.

The dilapidated house at the end of the street is a reminder of better times.

Reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.

They decided to renovate the dilapidated barn and turn it into a guesthouse.

In poor condition due to neglect or use.

The dilapidated condition of the school building raised concerns among the parents.

Shabby or worn out.

His dilapidated clothes gave him the appearance of someone who had fallen on hard times.

From Latin dilapidatus, past participle of dilapidare, meaning to squander or waste.

dilapidated condition

A state of severe disrepair or ruin.

dilapidated building

A structure that has fallen into disrepair.

dilapidated infrastructure

Public systems and structures that are in poor condition.

decay

The gradual deterioration of something.

derelict

In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect.

abandoned

Left behind or no longer cared for.

Falling apart

That old car is totally falling apart; it's dilapidated.

In rough shape

This place is in rough shape; it looks completely dilapidated.