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derelict

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Learn the meaning of derelict with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

derelict

(adjective)

Meaning

abandoned and in poor condition

Example

"The derelict building stood as a reminder of better times."

Synonyms

neglectedforsakendiscarded

Antonyms

maintainedcared-forvaluable

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'derelictus', meaning forsaken.
Related word forms
  • noun: dereliction
  • verb: derelicting