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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of decrepit
Synonyms:
- destroyed
- wimpish
- sapped
- prostrated
- run-down
- down-and-out
- low
- delicate
- incapacitated
- effete
- unsubstantial
- injured
- hurt
- unsound
- softened
- wrecked
- disabled
- broken
- enervated
- tender
- paralyzed
- prostrate
- wimpy
- soft
- asthenic
- languid
- impotent
- impaired
- challenged
- slight
- invalid
- powerless
- damaged
Antonyms:
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
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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.
