adjective

dilapidated

dih-LA-pih-day-tuhd

Dilapidated (adjective) means In poor condition due to age or neglect; falling apart. Example: “The dilapidated old barn looked ready to collapse.”

adjective

In poor condition due to age or neglect; falling apart.

"The dilapidated old barn looked ready to collapse."

"They bought a dilapidated house and slowly restored it."

How to use dilapidated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRun-down and falling apart from neglect or age.

Common pairings

dilapidated building dilapidated house fall into a dilapidated state

Word forms

more dilapidated comparative, most dilapidated superlative

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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.