dilapidated

adjective

di·lap·i·dat·ed də-ˈla-pə-ˌdā-təd How to pronounce dilapidated (audio)

: decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse

a dilapidated old house

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Something that is dilapidated may not have been literally pummeled with stones, but it might look that way. Dilapidated derives (via the English verb dilapidate) from dilapidatus, the past participle of the Latin verb dilapidare ("to squander or destroy"). That verb was formed by combining dis-, meaning "apart," with the verb lapidare, meaning "to pelt with stones." Other English descendants of lapidare include the verb lapidate ("to pelt or kill with stones") and the noun lapidary, which is used to refer to a person who cuts or polishes precious stones. Both words share as a root the Latin noun lapis, meaning "stone." We also find lapis in the name lapis lazuli, a bright blue semiprecious stone.

Example Sentences

a dilapidated car that had seen better days

Recent Examples on the Web The office buildings at the State Center were described as dilapidated and desperately needing repairs more than a decade ago.

Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2022 The company, which has been responsible for 150 projects in 28 states, redeveloped a dilapidated steel mill in Baltimore, transformed McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento into an industrial park and revamped an IBM technology campus in Minnesota.

David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 The goal hung on a dilapidated barn on a dirt driveway.

Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 The goal hung on a dilapidated barn on a dirt driveway.

The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 The condemnation order demands Black Spruce demolish the 900,000-square-foot building because it's dilapidated and a threat to public safety.

Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2022 Others already show the drip stains of inconsiderate coffee drinkers or have attracted dumping, with people leaving dilapidated bathroom cabinets and plastic bags full of empty wine bottles next to them.

Olga R. Rodriguez, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 As her lens captured the dilapidated exteriors that the desert seemed intent on swallowing, Bereket said she was left with a nagging curiosity about who would relinquish these time capsules in the remote, unincorporated community of Wonder Valley.

Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 But when sections of the rickety ladder break off from the dilapidated tower, Becky and Hunter are left stranded.

Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	dilapidated
释义	dilapidated adjective di·lap·i·dat·ed də-ˈla-pə-ˌdā-təd : decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse a dilapidated old house Did you know? Something that is dilapidated may not have been literally pummeled with stones, but it might look that way. Dilapidated derives (via the English verb dilapidate) from dilapidatus, the past participle of the Latin verb dilapidare ("to squander or destroy"). That verb was formed by combining dis-, meaning "apart," with the verb lapidare, meaning "to pelt with stones." Other English descendants of lapidare include the verb lapidate ("to pelt or kill with stones") and the noun lapidary, which is used to refer to a person who cuts or polishes precious stones. Both words share as a root the Latin noun lapis, meaning "stone." We also find lapis in the name lapis lazuli, a bright blue semiprecious stone. Synonyms beat-up bombed-out dog-eared down-at-the-heels down-at-heel down-at-the-heel down-at-heels dumpy grungy mangy mean miserable moth-eaten neglected ratty run-down scrubby scruffy seedy shabby sleazy tacky tatterdemalion tatty threadbare timeworn tumbledown See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a dilapidated car that had seen better days Recent Examples on the Web The office buildings at the State Center were described as dilapidated and desperately needing repairs more than a decade ago. Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2022 The company, which has been responsible for 150 projects in 28 states, redeveloped a dilapidated steel mill in Baltimore, transformed McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento into an industrial park and revamped an IBM technology campus in Minnesota. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 The goal hung on a dilapidated barn on a dirt driveway. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 The goal hung on a dilapidated barn on a dirt driveway. The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 The condemnation order demands Black Spruce demolish the 900,000-square-foot building because it's dilapidated and a threat to public safety. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2022 Others already show the drip stains of inconsiderate coffee drinkers or have attracted dumping, with people leaving dilapidated bathroom cabinets and plastic bags full of empty wine bottles next to them. Olga R. Rodriguez, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 As her lens captured the dilapidated exteriors that the desert seemed intent on swallowing, Bereket said she was left with a nagging curiosity about who would relinquish these time capsules in the remote, unincorporated community of Wonder Valley. Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 But when sections of the rickety ladder break off from the dilapidated tower, Becky and Hunter are left stranded. Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see dilapidate First Known Use 1565, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition dilapidated adjective di·lap·i·dat·ed də-ˈla-pə-ˌdā-təd : falling apart or ruined from age or from lack of care a dilapidated car dilapidated 1 of 2 adjective as in neglected showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect a dilapidated car that had seen better days Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance neglected abandoned desolate tumbledown tattered shabby miserable tatty scruffy dumpy mangy tired seedy ragged ruined grungy scrubby threadbare ratty timeworn tacky broken beat-up run-down down-at-heel bombed-out damaged down-at-the-heels tatterdemalion decrepit sleazy wrecked dog-eared deteriorated unkept moth-eaten down-at-the-heel deteriorating down-at-heels dingy decaying ramshackle rickety gone to seed mean godforsaken forlorn destroyed broken-down bedraggled rattletrap worn-out rackety injured impaired hurt harmed Antonyms & Near Antonyms new fresh brand-new rebuilt reconstructed maintained spiffy mended patched kept-up cared-for spruce smart See More dilapidated 2 of 2 verb past tense of dilapidate as in degraded Synonyms & Similar Words degraded decomposed corrupted moldered disintegrated decayed deteriorated downsized putrefied rotted diminished atrophied degenerated soured dwindled crumbled waned spoiled receded debilitated worsened broke down devolved regressed spoilt reduced undermined abated descended languished retrograded weakened ebbed de-escalated sunk wilted sagged lagged drooped declined lowered lessened failed sank fell ran down flagged slipped wasted (away) Antonyms & Near Antonyms improved upgraded fortified meliorated enhanced ameliorated enriched strengthened intensified bettered developed heightened advanced proceeded progressed marched See More
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