decrepit Synonyms
decrepit Meaning
decrepit (s)
worn and broken down by hard use
lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
decrepit (a.)
Broken down with age; wasted and enfeebled by the infirmities of old age; feeble; worn out.
decrepit Sentence Examples
- The decrepit old house stood abandoned at the end of the street, its windows broken and its roof sagging.
- The decrepit bridge could barely support the weight of a single car, let alone heavy traffic.
- Walking through the decrepit neighborhood, I couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness at the state of disrepair.
- The decrepit old car sputtered and coughed as it struggled to start in the cold morning air.
- The decrepit castle had once been a grand fortress but now lay in ruins, its walls crumbling and its towers collapsed.
- Despite its decrepit appearance, the antique chair held sentimental value for the family.
- The decrepit factory had long been abandoned, its machinery rusted and covered in cobwebs.
- The decrepit state of the playground equipment raised concerns about safety for the children.
- The decrepit old man shuffled slowly down the street, leaning heavily on his cane for support.
- We discovered a decrepit old bookstore tucked away on a side street, its shelves lined with dusty volumes.
FAQs About the word decrepit
worn and broken down by hard use, lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitalityBroken down with age; wasted and enfeebled by the infirmities of old age; feebl
weak,dilapidated, lame, faint, infirm, wasted, debilitated, frail,feeble, enfeebled
maintained, fresh, new,new, fresh, maintained, brand-new, brand-new, lusty, lusty
The decrepit old house stood abandoned at the end of the street, its windows broken and its roof sagging.
The decrepit bridge could barely support the weight of a single car, let alone heavy traffic.
Walking through the decrepit neighborhood, I couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness at the state of disrepair.
The decrepit old car sputtered and coughed as it struggled to start in the cold morning air.
