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:
- soft
- unsubstantial
- wrecked
- impotent
- languid
- injured
- wimpish
- impaired
- effete
- wimpy
- slight
- sapped
- broken
- run-down
- prostrate
- paralyzed
- disabled
- tender
- asthenic
- unsound
- low
- hurt
- softened
- challenged
- damaged
- powerless
- prostrated
- destroyed
- delicate
- invalid
- down-and-out
- incapacitated
- enervated
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
dilapidated, weak, wasted, weakened, broken-down, frail,feeble, lame, faint, enfeebled
new, fresh, maintained, maintained, brand-new, fresh, brand-new,new,kept-up, kept-up
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.