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dilapidated
adjective
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How to pronounce dilapidated:

Definition of dilapidated:

dilapidated (adjective):
in deplorable condition.
(of a building) having fallen into ruin
decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse

Synonyms for dilapidated:

desolatetatteredscruffymangydamagedmiserablewreckedtiredruinedshabby
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Antonyms for dilapidated:

impeccablevigorousheartyvirginsecureunspoiledsafesmartniceuncontaminated
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