Derelict
Derelict adjective - Worn and broken down by hard use.
Decrepit is a synonym for derelict in rickety topic. In some cases you can use "Decrepit" instead an adjective "Derelict".
Nearby Word: dereliction
Decrepit
Decrepit adjective - Worn and broken down by hard use.
Usage example: a decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape
Derelict is a synonym for decrepit in dilapidated topic. You can use "Derelict" instead an adjective "Decrepit".
Nearby Word: decrepitation
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