Dilapidated
(adjective)
- Falling into or having fallen into partial ruin or decay, especially through neglect or lack of maintenance.
- Worn out and showing signs of aging and neglect.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word 'dilapidare' meaning 'to squander'.
Examples:
- The old building was in a dilapidated state and needed to be renovated.
- The once magnificent mansion was now dilapidated and abandoned.
- The dilapidated car was on its last legs and about to break down.
- The furniture in the room was dilapidated and in dire need of replacement.
- The bridge was deemed unsafe due to its dilapidated condition.