dilapidated
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for dilapidated, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — In poor condition due to age or neglect; falling apart.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use dilapidated
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dilapidated building
dilapidated house
fall into a dilapidated state
Frequently asked questions
What does “dilapidated” mean?
The word “dilapidated” means in poor condition due to age or neglect; falling apart. In plain terms, run-down and falling apart from neglect or age.
How do you pronounce “dilapidated”?
“Dilapidated” is pronounced dih-LA-pih-day-tuhd (/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dilapidated” in a sentence?
Here is “dilapidated” used in a sentence: “The dilapidated old barn looked ready to collapse.”
What part of speech is “dilapidated”?
“Dilapidated” is an adjective.
