Dilapidated

In very bad condition and often falling apart, like an old house that is ignored and needs a lot of repairs.

Examples

• The dilapidated house at the end of our street has been abandoned for years, and we often imagine the adventures we could have exploring its crumbling rooms and overgrown garden.
• During our history project, we learned about a dilapidated castle that once stood proudly on a hill, and we were fascinated by how it had weathered storms and wars over centuries.
• As we hiked through the forest, we stumbled upon a dilapidated cabin, its roof sagging and walls covered in moss, which sparked a lively discussion about who might have lived there long ago.

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