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decrepit

/dɪˈkrɛpɪt/ adjective · British & US
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What does decrepit mean?

adjective

In a state of disrepair or decay; worn out or dilapidated. Used to describe something that is in a poor or neglected state.

Example

"The decrepit old mansion had been abandoned for decades."

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