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Another word for dilapidated

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• adjective (Context 1)

(Of a building, vehicle, or object) in a state of disrepair, ruin, or decay as a result of age, neglect, or misuse.

Usage Example

"The historical society raised funds to restore the ramshackle wooden barn on the edge of town."

Strongest
ramshackle
run-down
tumble-down
decrepit
Strong
derelict
rickety
crumbling
ruined
shabby
battered

Opposites of dilapidated

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

well-maintained
pristine
intact
immaculate
restored
renovated
sound
shipshape
See all opposites of dilapidated

• Nearby Words

digs
dik-dik
dike
dilapidated
dilate
dilation
dildo

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