derelict
/ˈdɛrəlɪkt/ IELTSAcademic
noun
An area or building that is empty and in very bad condition because no one uses it or cares for it.
- They left the house in a derelict condition.
- He lives in a derelict flat by the station.
- The site is a derelict warehouse.
adjective
Failing to do something that you should do; neglectful.
- The owner was declared derelict of duty.
- She was derelict in her responsibilities.
Adinary Nuance
Near-neighbors: 'derelict' as a noun strongly suggests physical abandonment and decay, whereas 'homeless' describes a person without shelter. As an adjective, it implies neglect of duty more than 'careless', and it is more severe than 'neglected'. Choose 'derelict' when emphasizing abandonment or failure责任.
In other languages
- Spanish
- Abandonado, negligente
- Japanese
- 放棄された、放置された
- Korean
- 버려진, 방치된
- Vietnamese
- Bị bỏ hoang, lơ là
- Chinese
- 被遗弃的，疏忽的
Common phrases
derelict buildingderelict propertyderelict landabandoned and derelict
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Frequently asked questions
- Is 'derelict' formal or informal?
- Is 'derelict' formal or informal?
- What is the difference between 'derelict' and 'abandoned'?
- What is the difference between 'derelict' and 'abandoned'?
- Can 'derelict' describe a person?
- Can 'derelict' describe a person?
- Is 'derelict' used in business writing?
- Is 'derelict' used in business writing?