CEFR C2

derelict

adjective

Meaning

In a state of disrepair, neglect, or abandonment.

Examples

The derelict buildings were eventually demolished to make way for new housing.
He spent his weekends exploring derelict ships left to rot in the harbor.

Synonyms: neglected, abandoned, dilapidated, forsaken

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derelict (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

Definition

In a state of disrepair, neglect, or abandonment.

Examples

The derelict buildings were eventually demolished to make way for new housing.
He spent his weekends exploring derelict ships left to rot in the harbor.
The once-beautiful park had become a derelict space filled with overgrown weeds and broken benches.

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