derelict (Meaning)
derelict (n)
a person without a home, job, or property
a ship abandoned on the high seas
derelict (s)
worn and broken down by hard use
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
failing in what duty requires
in deplorable condition
derelict (a.)
Given up or forsaken by the natural owner or guardian; left and abandoned; as, derelict lands.
Lost; adrift; hence, wanting; careless; neglectful; unfaithful.
derelict (n.)
A thing voluntary abandoned or willfully cast away by its proper owner, especially a ship abandoned at sea.
A tract of land left dry by the sea, and fit for cultivation or use.
Synonyms & Antonyms of derelict
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- wary
- nonnegligent
- watchful
- meticulous
- responsible
- wary
- vigilant
- careful
- circumspect
- vigilant
- guarded
- cautious
- conscientious
- guarded
- watchful
- attentive
- circumspect
- nonnegligent
- painstaking
- punctilious
- regarding
- painstaking
- meticulous
- cautious
- responsible
- punctilious
- conscientious
- attentive
- careful
- regarding
derelict Sentence Examples
- The derelict building stood as a haunting reminder of the city's neglected past.
- Despite its derelict appearance, the old mansion held an air of mystery and intrigue.
- The derelict shipwreck had become a haven for marine life, teeming with biodiversity.
- Walking through the derelict streets at night was an eerie experience, with shadows dancing in the moonlight.
- They stumbled upon a derelict cabin in the woods, its windows shattered and walls crumbling.
- The derelict factory had once been a bustling hub of industry but now lay abandoned and forgotten.
- Among the derelict buildings, there was a sense of desolation that hung heavy in the air.
- Despite efforts to revitalize the area, many of the storefronts remained derelict, boarded up and neglected.
- The derelict playground was overgrown with weeds, its swings creaking in the wind.
- The derelict car rusted away in the junkyard, a relic of a bygone era.
FAQs About the word derelict
a person without a home, job, or property, a ship abandoned on the high seas, worn and broken down by hard use, forsaken by owner or inhabitants, failing in wha
lazy, negligent, careless,neglectful, neglecting, disregardful,remiss, reckless, slack, oblivious
wary, nonnegligent, watchful, meticulous, responsible, wary, vigilant,careful, circumspect, vigilant
The derelict building stood as a haunting reminder of the city's neglected past.
Despite its derelict appearance, the old mansion held an air of mystery and intrigue.
The derelict shipwreck had become a haven for marine life, teeming with biodiversity.
Walking through the derelict streets at night was an eerie experience, with shadows dancing in the moonlight.
