Dilapidated
Dilapidated adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.
Frayed and dilapidated are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Frayed" instead an adjective "Dilapidated".
Nearby Words: dilapidation, dilapidating
Frayed
Frayed adjective - Worn or torn into or as if into rags.
Usage example: she wore a beloved but badly frayed flannel shirt
Dilapidated and frayed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dilapidated" instead an adjective "Frayed".
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