condemned
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for condemned, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Officially declared unfit for use or habitation.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use condemned
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “condemned” mean?
The word “condemned” means officially declared unfit for use or habitation. In plain terms, officially declared unsafe or unfit — or, as a noun, someone sentenced to death.
How do you pronounce “condemned”?
“Condemned” is pronounced kuhn-DEHMD (/kənˈdɛmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “condemned” in a sentence?
Here is “condemned” used in a sentence: “The condemned building was demolished the following year.”
What part of speech is “condemned”?
Depending on how it is used, “condemned” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “condemned” a common word?
“Condemned” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “condemned” have?
“Condemned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: officially declared unfit for use or habitation.
What is the difference between 'condemned' and 'convicted'?
'Convicted' means found guilty of a crime in court. 'Condemned,' used as a noun, refers to a person who has been sentenced to death after conviction, so a person is first convicted and then, in some cases, condemned.
What is the difference between a condemned building and a demolished one?
'Condemned' means a building has been officially declared unfit for use, which is a legal status. 'Demolished' means it has been physically torn down; a condemned building may later be demolished, but the terms describe different stages.
Why is 'condemned' used both for buildings and for people?
In both cases 'condemned' reflects an official judgment made against something. A building is condemned when authorities declare it unfit for use, while a person is condemned when a court passes a sentence, such as a sentence of death.