Decayed and Derelict

Decayed

Decayed adjective - Having lost forcefulness, courage, or spirit.

Derelict and decayed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Derelict" instead an adjective "Decayed".

Nearby Words: decay, decaying

Derelict

Derelict adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

Decayed and derelict are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decayed" instead an adjective "Derelict".

Nearby Word: dereliction
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