derelict — abandoned and in a very poor condition
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: abandoned and in a very poor condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈderəlɪkt/
Korean meaning: 버려져서 매우 낡고 황폐한
Korean pronunciation: **데**럴릭트
Example Sentences
- My roommate is derelict in washing dishes - our sink looks like a science experiment.
- The derelict factory became a popular spot for Instagram photos.
- He felt like a derelict after losing both his job and his girlfriend in the same week.
derelict
ADJECTIVE//ˈderəlɪkt//
abandoned and in a very poor condition
Children explore a derelict mansion with crumbling walls and overgrown weeds
Derek licked his bowl clean - both he and house, derelict!
She tries to predict the future of this derelict district
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'derelictus', the past participle of 'derelinquere', meaning 'to abandon completely'. The word combines 'de-' (thoroughly) and 'relinquere' (to leave or forsake).
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📝Examples
“My roommate is derelict in washing dishes - our sink looks like a science experiment.”
“The derelict factory became a popular spot for Instagram photos.”
“He felt like a derelict after losing both his job and his girlfriend in the same week.”
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