decrepit

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

Definition

Worn out or ruined because of age or long-term neglect.

Examples

• He lived in a decrepit apartment building where the windows were cracked and the stairs were unstable.

• The decrepit machinery in the factory had not been serviced in over twenty years.

• Despite his decrepit appearance, the old man still possessed a sharp and active mind.

Synonyms of decrepit

Words with a similar meaning to decrepit:

• old
• worn
• dilapidated
• ramshackle

Antonyms of decrepit

Words with the opposite meaning to decrepit:

• sturdy
• robust

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