Dilapidated and Frayed

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".

Nearby Words: fray, fraying
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