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derelict

adjective, noun
/ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

Meaning

in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person

Example Sentences

The old factory stood derelict for decades.

Synonyms

abandoned, neglected, ruined, dilapidated

Antonyms

maintained, cared-for, preserved

Collocations

derelict building, derelict ship, derelict land

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