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decrepit Synonyms

Another word for decrepit

Choosing another word for decrepit depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Worn out, ruined, or fallen into disrepair because of age, neglect, or long use (typically of a building, vehicle, or object).

Usage Example

"The historical society raised funds to restore the dilapidated nineteenth-century theater in the center of town."

Strongest
dilapidated
run-down
ramshackle
Strong
tumble-down
worn-out
rickety
derelict
battered
shabby

• adjective (Context 2)

Weakened, frail, or infirm, especially as a result of old age or hard physical labor (of a person or animal).

Usage Example

"Despite feeling somewhat feeble after decades of manual labor, the retired carpenter still tended his garden every morning."

Strongest
feeble
infirm
frail
Strong
doddering
debilitated
enfeebled
weak
senile

Opposites of decrepit

The opposite of decrepit shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

vigorous
robust
pristine
hale
spry
sturdy
intact
strong
See all opposites of decrepit

• Nearby Words

decreasingly
decree
decrement
decrepit
decrepitly
decrescendo
decriminalization

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Decrepit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/decrepit
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